Lindsay Milnes - Behaviour & Parenting Support

04/25/2026

Behaviour support and parent coaching shouldn't feel overwhelming or unclear.

Most families I work with aren't looking for more information...

they're looking for support that actually helps them navigate real-life moments with their child.

We look at what's going on beneath behaviour, build missing skills, and find strategies that fit into your day-to-day life, not just during therapy sessions.

Because you shouldn't have to figure this out on your own.

If this is the kind of support you've been looking for, you're always welcome to reach out or book a discovery call 😊

04/20/2026

This! Too much screentime doesn't just impact instruction time in school... it takes away opportunities for kids to follow instructions at home, be creative, play non-screen games that are good for their brains, and learn how to take turns and cooperate with other siblings/peers.

Screen time, whether outside or inside of school, significantly impacts instruction time in school.

04/19/2026

If you've been told to "just give more consequences"... and it didn't sit right with you or it didn't seem to help...

I want you to know you're not alone.

Most parents I work with are doing everything they can to help their child.

Following the advice they've been given, even when it doesn't feel like the right fit.

But here's the part that often gets overlooked:
👉Not all behaviour is a choice that gets a consequence.

Sometimes it's a sign that a child is struggling with something underneath... a skills, a transition, or a big feeling they don't know how to handle yet.

And when we respond with more consequences, it doesn't always teach them what to do instead.

There is another way.

One that focuses on understanding what's behind the behaviour and building the skills your child actually needs.

If this resonates, you're not alone 💜

And you don't have to keep guessing how to get your child to listen better.

👋 I'm Lindsay, a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst and stepmom of 2 school-aged boys. I put together a free guide with simple evidence-based strategies to help your child to listen better and prevent power struggles.

Comment CALM and I'll send it to you! 👇

04/09/2026

Before I ever meet your child, I'm thinking carefully about which tools give me the most meaningful information (not just checking boxes).

I choose assessment tools based on things like:
✔️ Your child's age & developmental level
✔️ Their communication style (verbal, nonverbal, emerging language)
✔️ Current skill level
✔️ Areas of need (social, daily living, emotional regulation, etc.)
✔️ What matters most to your family

Because assessments shouldn't be a cookie-cutter approach... they should help create individualized treatment goals through better understanding:
➡️ What they can already do
➡️ Where they need support
➡️ And how they learn best

That's how we build goals that are actually useful in real life, not just on paper.

If you're wondering what support could look like for your child, feel free to reach out or book a discover call! 😊💜

04/02/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day 💜

But for many families, awareness isn’t what’s missing.

It’s understanding.
It’s support.
It’s knowing what to do in the hard moments.

Autism isn’t something to “fix.”

It’s about understanding how a child experiences the world and how we can better support them within it.

That might look like:
💜adjusting expectations
💜supporting communication in different ways
💜building skills over time
💜creating environments where they can succeed

Every child deserves to feel understood, supported, and capable.

And every parent deserves support in knowing how to help them get there.

Understanding is where meaningful support begins 💜

Sharing this to help spread understanding for autism♾️

12/18/2024

5 things to consider with neuro-divergent children over the holidays 🎄🎅🎁

➡️ 1. Skip aversive events/items or make a plan to accommodate child
-you don't have to do every holiday tradition... can you skip it and just stick to the ones your child enjoys?
-maybe your child just needs an accommodation, like the option to wear headphones in a busy and noisy environment or fidgets to use

➡️ 2. Allow children to explore and handle decorations safely before displaying them, then give them the opportunity to decorate
-to become familiar with them and de-sensitize to visually stimulating Christmas tree ornaments, etc
-model how to safely handle the items
-consider not putting up certain decorations for safety (e.g., no breakable items until your child is experienced with not touching them once displayed)

➡️ 3. If unwrapping is difficult for your child, then consider using gift bags.
-they may enjoy unwrapping gifts independently, but become frustrated when trying to take off wrapping paper
-maybe opt for no gift bag or wrapping paper and simply bring the toys out one by one on Christmas day

➡️ 4. Show your child pictures of less familiar people you will be visiting and mark the event on the calendar
-important for children who are socially anxious
-prepare your child ahead of time with who they will see and what they can expect at someone else's house

➡️ 5. Bring preferred items/activities to visits and identify a quiet area to bring child if too dysregulated
-offer that they can bring comforting and familiar items/activities with them
-ask the host ahead of time if there is a quiet room where you can take your child for sensory breaks, etc. when needed
-keep visits short, if possible, and leave on a positive note rather than leaving when your child becomes upset and shows signs of distress (even teach them how to ask for a break or to go home if feeling unwell/uncomfortable)

09/05/2023

🗓️ The beginning of September is often the time when we get back into a routine, whether that's with work, school, a workout/gym schedule, or getting your kids back into their school routine.

🎯 Here's a friendly reminder to revisit your values or goals and begin acting with intention this week! Remember that consistent everyday actions, no matter how small will get you to where you want to be! 🥰

🤔💭 Envision the type of person you want to be and what you would like to accomplish over the next few months. By reflecting and identifying your values, it's like you have a compass in your pocket guiding the way, making it easier to act in line with what matters to you! Go out there and get 'em! 🧭💜

I would love to hear how you're acting or planning to act with intention this week! Let me know in the comments ⬇️