Replacement Skills

Practical strategies that teach children what to do instead of hitting, yelling, escaping, or seeking attention. Skill-based behavior support for classrooms and homes.

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Why Kids Misbehave in the Classroom

March 2026 Shelly Swift BCBA This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. […]

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Children using a classroom visual schedule board with picture cards to support routines, transitions, and positive behavior.

How Visual Supports Help Kids With Behavior

February 2026 Shelly Swift BCBA If you’ve ever felt like you’re repeating the same directions over and over, you’re not

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Attention-Seeking Behavior in Children: What It Really Means and How to Respond

January 2026 Shelly Swift BCBA If you’ve ever said, “They’re just doing it for attention,” you’re not wrong — but

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Parent reaching out while a young child runs away, illustrating a common moment when children don’t listen

Why Won’t My Child Listen? (And What to Teach Instead of Repeating Yourself)

January 2026 Shelly Swift BCBA If you feel like you’re constantly repeating yourself — “I already told you,” “How many

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Child working independently on schoolwork at a table, showing focused attention during a learning task.

Why Do Kids Try to Escape Tasks? (And What Actually Helps)

January 2026 Shelly Swift BCBA This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn

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What to Teach Instead of Hitting or Aggression

(Gentle, Skill-Based Alternatives That Actually Work) January 2026 ShellySwift, BCBA Introduction: Hitting Is a Skill Gap, Not a Character Flaw

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Mother and daughter lying on a bed talking calmly after a difficult moment

Why Repair Alone Doesn’t Stop Repeat Behavior (And What Actually Helps)

December 2025 Shelly Swift BCBA What Repair Does — and What It Doesn’t Do You lost your cool.You raised your

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A child sitting alone on a doorstep with their head in their hands, showing signs of emotional overwhelm—an image representing the confusion behind challenging behavior and the need to understand the four functions of behavior.

Why Kids Misbehave: Understanding the 4 Functions of Behavior

December 2025 • By Shelly Swift, BCBA There’s a moment in every parent’s journey when behavior becomes a mystery —

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