@abanaturally: As a behavior analyst and educator, something I believe with every fiber of my being is this: never place limits on what a child is capable of learning. Over the past 15 years, working with thousands of children, I have seen it time and time again. Kids rise to the occasion when we give them the chance to. That doesn’t mean every skill appears overnight. It means I never look at a child and decide “they can’t.” I never assume “they’ll never get there”. Because with the right teaching, clear expectations, reinforcement, support, and follow-through, growth is almost always possible. That’s why I struggle with so much of the messaging online that normalizes the idea that toddlers “just can’t listen” or that difficult behavior is simply something we have to accept without teaching through it. That narrative does our kids a disservice. The missing piece is almost always the system, the tools, and the follow through around them. And here’s the truth. Children are not the limit. We are… until we’re not. If we want behavior to change, it absolutely can. But that change rarely comes from frustration, excuses, or lowering the bar. It comes from us being willing to teach before the hard moment, stay clear during it, and follow through after it. Kids are capable of so much more than we often give them credit for. And when we stop assuming what they can’t do, we finally give them the chance to show us what they can. P.S. If we haven’t met yet—hi! I’m Jenna. I’m a behavior analyst, teacher, and mom. I started this account to help parents and educators with practical, evidence-based strategies that actually work, so you can enjoy more peaceful days without constant power struggles. So if you’re looking for real-life, easy-to-follow tips (without the fluff), you’re in the right place! #bcba #behavior #parentsoftiktok

Jenna, BCBA, NYSLBA, M.S.Ed

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Thursday 09 April 2026 19:22:26 GMT