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"Unexpressed feeling never die. They are buried alive and come back later in ugly ways." (Stephen Covey)

The more 2 parents differ in their approaches to discipline, the more likely it leads to trouble for the child.

Adolescence can be the cruelest place on earth. It can really be heartless.  ( Tori Amos)

If it  was going to be easy to raise kids, it never would have started with something called "labour".

"To be a man, a boy must see a man."  (J.R. Moehringer)

Early intervention is always better than crisis management - but it is never too late to do the right thing.

Don't wait for him to turn 10 before you reveal that you are not in fact the hired help whose job it is to clean up after him.

Removing a child from a traumatic environment does not remove the trauma from the child's memory.

Criticism is not a motivator.

The teenage years require a delicate balance between the young person's need to gain independence, and the parent's need to retain authority.

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Behaviour Management Course for EA’s, ECE’s, CYW’s, DSW’s, and PSW’s

School Boards and agencies are requiring EA’s, ECE’s, CYW’s, DSW’s and PSW’s to receive an upgrading or refresher course in their behaviour management skills. Behavioural Management Systems is responding to this need by offering a custom designed course that is convenient, flexible and affordable. Simply e-mail (info@rickharper.ca) or phone (519) 485-4678 for details. A course can be arranged at any time, for any number of participants (even individuals). You will receive instruction and a comprehensive 3 part manual (46 pages) that will provide you with “tools” to develop, implement and evaluate individual behaviour plans. A certificate will be awarded confirming you have completed this course. This is a valuable addition to any resume for someone looking to work with children or adults with behaviour issues.

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Workshops

+ Behaviour Management (now available online)

This full day or 2 evening workshop will introduce you […]

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+ Lick Your Kids

  “Lick Your Kids” (figuratively not literally) (2 hours) First […]

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+ A Parent’s Guide to the Teenage Brain

  A teenager’s brain is not just an adult brain […]

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+ Reading Rescue

A program for children with reading problems

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+ Taming a Toddler

Many parents wonder what hit them when their sweet little baby turns into an unreasonable toddler – ideas for dealing with mealtime, bedtime, temper tanturms, toilet training, noncompliance, etc.

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Contact

2720 Rath Street, Putnam, Ontario
NOL 2BO

Phone: (519) 485-4678
Fax: (519) 485-0281

Email: info@rickharper.ca

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Parents' Comments

“Implementing Rick’s techniques and adhering to them is exhausting, but it is a healthy exhaustion rather than the detrimental exhaustion I used to experience.”

(B.F. – Woodstock)