SMART Goals or SMARTS Goals: Common Approach to Goal Setting

SMART Goals or SMARTS Goals: Common Approach to Goal Setting

The SMART acronym is now the most popular format for setting goals to change behavior. However, a SMART goal is an antecedent behavior, meaning you intervene before the behavior occurs. The question is whether SMART should be expanded to SMARTS, with the additional "S" representing support. Without the support of positive reinforcement, it is easy to fall back into old habits.

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Parents' Behaviors Have Functions Too

Parents' Behaviors Have Functions Too

As a parent, it's important to recognize that your behavior shapes your child's environment. If you want to change your child's behavior, you must modify your own. But wait! It doesn’t just work for parenting. Understanding your actions benefits all aspects of your life. Read more to identify the functions of your behavior and apply them practically to your own life.

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What Does the Process Look Like When Working With an Educational Advocate?
Special Education Advocacy, Parenting Ellie Eckroth Special Education Advocacy, Parenting Ellie Eckroth

What Does the Process Look Like When Working With an Educational Advocate?

Obtaining the services of an Educational Advocate can be a challenging and overwhelming process. How can you be certain that they have the necessary qualifications? In this article, you will gain a better understanding of how working collaboratively with an advocate can assist you in creating an appropriate education plan for your child.

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