Child Behavior Management Pittsburgh

06/22/2026

Despite a rainy Pittsburgh day, it was all sunshine and smiles at Echo Counseling’s Selective Mutism camp this morning ☀️

Today’s theme was: running errands with our parents!

We decorated our shopping bags with potato stamps, shopped for ingredients to make brownies, made our own library cards—oh, and tons of brave talking practice too!

So excited for the next round in July!

06/20/2026

Check our stories for the link to sign up or our bio!

Can’t wait to see you ☀️

06/15/2026

I'm having so much fun prepping for these sessions!

Kids can expect some really fun experiences including:

🎉Sensory play
🎉Story time
🎉A surprise activity that requires working together

Parents can expect:
🎉Plenty of time for kids to warm up
🎉A fun, supportive group led by a child psychologist
🎉An opportunity to practice separating from their child if desired (parents can hang out upstairs while the group happens! This is great practice if you are worried about how your kid will react to you leaving them with a babysitter, for an upcoming trip, school drop off, etc.)

Link to sign up in bio-sign up for one or sign up for all-hope you can join the fun!

06/09/2026

🌟 Little Brave Steps Play Group — June 17th at 10am!
Does your child cling at drop-off? Take a long time to warm up around other kids? Have a hard time in new situations?
We created Little Brave Steps with exactly those kids in mind.
This small, supportive play group gives preschoolers and kindergarteners the chance to practice separating from parents, building social skills, and being brave — in a gentle, school-like environment with lots of support along the way. Summer is the perfect time to work on those brave muscles before back-to-school season arrives!
Each session includes:
🔹 Warm-up time
🔹 Circle time
🔹 A fun collaborative activity
Parents are required to stay for the duration of the group, but may choose to wait in a separate room — giving your child the chance to practice independence on their own terms.
Bonus for parents: Don't miss our optional accompanying webinar with Dr. Vaughan, licensed child psychologist and owner of Child Behavior Learning Pittsburgh! She'll walk you through concrete strategies to support your child at play group and beyond so you feel just as prepared as they do.
📅 Date: June 17th
🕙 Time: 10am
💛 Cost: $25 per child
⚠️ Only 10 spots remaining!
👉 Grab your spot here: https://behaviorlearningpittsburgh.podia.com/little-brave-steps-play-group-june-17th-10am
Please note: Little Brave Steps is not a therapeutic service and is not a substitute for therapy.

Purchase admission for one child for the Little Brave Steps Play Group, June 17th at 10am. Includes time for warm up, circle time, and collaborative activity. Parents are required to attend, but may choose to either participate with their child or wait in a separate room after warm up time.

06/02/2026

https://www.behaviormanagementpittsburgh.org/blog/the-case-for-boredom

The case for a "bored kid summer"!

Why this child psychologist thinks you should have a “bored kid summer.” “I’m bored” Two words that can send a parent scrambling for an activity, a show, or a device. But actually, boredom is one of the most important experiences we can give to our children! As counterintuitive as it sound...

05/18/2026

Already feeling nervous about getting your shy/anxious child ready for next school year?

Check out our new online course, Little Brave Steps, where we teach parents how to instill brave habits and practice tough moments ahead of time so that your child (and you!) can be prepared for the next birthday party, family gathering, or first day of school:)

Use LITTLEBRAVESTEPS at checkout to receive 5% off the cost of the course!

Get course here: behaviorlearningpittsburgh.podia.com

05/18/2026

Confession—I did not think getting my daughter ready for preschool would be “that big of a deal”.

After all, I’ve helped many parents get their children ready for a new school year in my work as a child psychologist.

But after experiencing it for myself—wow, that is HARD work! And if you have a shy/slow to warm up child, that can increase the stress.

☀️will she be ok at drop off?
☀️what do I do or say if he cries?
☀️will he be able to make friends?
☀️is there anything I can do now to prep her, or is it better to just see what happens?

I am very fortunate that, as a preschool parent, I also have years of training in behavioral psychology, so when things get tricky I know what to do, but MORE IMPORTANTLY I know how to prep my child ahead of time so that things are easier on both of us.

I want to make sure that YOU have that knowledge too!

In my Little Brave Steps webinar, you will get 5 short lessons about
☀️what is child anxiety
☀️preventions to make tough moments easier
☀️how to teach your child new skills to face tough moments
☀️new ways of reacting to anxious behavior
☀️simple strategies for teaching social skills at home

You can even check out the first lesson for free to make sure it’s a good fit 😊

This is perfect for parents of kids starting preschool through first grade in the fall 🍎

What are you waiting for? You know how fast the summer is going to fly by—make sure you get Little Brave Steps course today!

Use LITTLEBRAVESTEPS at check out for 5% off

See the link in bio to sign up, or comment “course” and I will send it to you directly!

05/06/2026

Here’s what we stand for at Child Behavior Management Pittsburgh 💛🖤💛

Reach out to us by visiting the link in our bio, we can’t wait to meet you!

05/03/2026

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Check out this month’s newsletter! Amazing testimony from a current PCIT parent, upcoming events, a new parenting course, and more!

Happy May! This month marks the last full month before the end of the school year. Whether your child's school year has flown by or whether you've struggled every step of the way, you are ALMOST THERE! Don't forget to schedule some down time for your child (and you!) this month; May scheduling can ....

05/02/2026

Check out the link in my bio to try the first lesson for free! Use LITTLEBRAVESTEPS before June 1st for 5% off!

This course and post are for educational purposes only.