Child Behavior Management Pittsburgh

09/02/2026

This is not a “gotcha” post—there is nothing wrong with asking kids questions! But if you notice that a child is having a tricky time warming up, here are some other strategies that might come in handy:

☀️making a simple comment
☀️narrating what the child is doing
☀️starting to play

Teachers, doctors, grandparents—anyone who welcomes children into a home, office, or classroom can easily use these skills to create a low pressure opportunity to warm up before asking questions!

Want more simple, evidence-based tips? Make sure you check out the blog on our website (link in bio!)

And of course, it’s always best to discuss specific recommendations for your child with a licensed professional!

09/02/2026

Have you ever heard the term “PCIT” and had no idea what that actually means?

In this month’s blog, we peel back the curtain to show you what a PCIT session might look like!

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We are currently accepting both in-person and telehealth PCIT families. If interested, check out our website to schedule a consult call! (Link in bio)

Always discuss treatment options for your child with a licensed clinician (pediatrician, psychologist, etc)

09/02/2026

This is going to be such a cool experience!

Join Echo Counseling Services as we help kids with Selective Mutism to practice in situations that often make speech more difficult, including at school, trick or treating, and during holiday celebrations 🏫 🎃 🎁

09/02/2026

Join our friends at Echo Counseling for an awesome mini group series this fall! Sign up for one or all!

Designed for kids with Selective Mutism, this experience will allow kids opportunities to practice for exciting fall experiences with the support of two trained PCIT for Selective Mutism therapists.

Sessions include:

🌼practice talking with peers and asking to join in play at recess
🎃practice trick or treating (including please and thank you’s which can be SO tricky!)
🎁practice answering questions from relatives, and giving and receiving gifts

Fill out the form on the website to get started, or email Dr Vaughan: [email protected]

Always consult with a licensed professional if you think your child might have Selective Mutism.

09/01/2026

Pulling back the curtain: what actually happens in a PCIT session? Dr. Vaughan unpacks what parents should know before starting PCIT with their kids!

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If your pediatrician or another provider mentioned PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) and you nodded along while secretly having no idea what it actually involves, you're in good company. It's one of the questions we get asked most by parents in Pittsburgh :"So... what does a session act

08/27/2026

Join us outside of 733 Washington Road (next to the middle school) tomorrow at 6pm! Come say hi and we’ll give you my absolute favorite play dough recipe💛

🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

08/26/2026

I’m really proud of the work that we do at Child Behavior Management Pittsburgh, and love that the model of private practice we are building allows us to:

☀️spend more time with our families
☀️offer more modalities of therapy to better meet needs (parent groups, child groups, home sessions, community sessions, school sessions, evaluations, and more!)
☀️have the time and energy to get creative and incorporate kids’ interests into our evidence-based work
☀️offer financial aid to families in need
☀️incorporate JOY even while doing the hard stuff!

If your family is struggling with your child’s behavior and you’re looking for a place where you can get more than the typical 50 minute weekly session, we might be a good fit for you!

Check out behaviormanagementpittsburgh.org to schedule a phone call with me!

Note: always discuss treatment options for your child with a licensed provider

08/25/2026

Looking for a fun way to practice important skills with your preschooler?

Come Jam with us on Thursday 8/27 at Sunset Hills Nursery School!

Sessions will include time to practice key skills in a supportive environment, and OF COURSE there will be awesome music 🎶

Register on Family Jam’s eventbrite website!

Sessions are at 9:30, 2, and 3pm that day

Hope you can join us 💛

08/19/2026

Does it always feel like your family’s school mornings are stressful, but you never get a chance to catch up and make changes?

One quick strategy to use is a dress rehearsal! Practice all of the steps of your morning routine, but keep it really slow and low stress. You can even do it in the afternoon if that’s easiest!

Afterwards, go get a quick treat together to make it a positive experience 🍩

Did you know that behavioral psychologists help families develop routines (and break bad habits) all the time?

Visit our website (link in bio) and schedule a consult today!

08/19/2026

Family Jam- Preschool Readiness Jam!☀️
August 27th at Sunset Hills Nursery School
☀️first session is at 9:30 with 3 other times available
☀️$20 per family
☀️for first-time preschoolers and parents
☀️sign up on eventbrite

Preschool Prep Webinar ☀️
Self-paced, pre-recorded webinar (about an hour of content)
☀️learn about strategies for preventing tough moments, teaching your preschooler how to face new experiences, and ideas for how to react when everything goes sideways!
☀️$25
☀️link in bio under ”educational resources”

These resources are for educational purposes only.