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A Parent's Guide to Helping a Unique Child Thrive
Welcome to Secret to Happy!
This section is for anyone supporting a child who is struggling at home. Whether the challenges come from friendships, school, or family life, the insights here will help you see behavior in a new way so you can respond differently and more effectively.
Once you understand the key puzzle pieces behind why behavior happens, it becomes easier to know what to do next. Parenting is one of the hardest jobs, and it can often feel isolating; like no one else truly understands what you’re going through.
But you’re not alone, and there is hope.
Why Choose Secret to Happy
Stuck Kids
Kids who struggle often stay stuck—but they don’t have to. This website was created to help the important adults in a child’s life—parents, caregivers, and educators—find new ways to understand and support behavior. Whether the child you care about is 4 or 15, you’ll find tools here to help you see behavior through a new lens—and respond in ways that truly make a difference. I hope these resources support you on your journey.
Creating a supportive home environment starts with YOU!
PUT YOUR OXYGEN ON FIRST....
Your perception and expectations for a child are based on your wiring and previous experiences.
Helping a child find HAPPY will need to consider why you think as you do.
It is just as important to recognize YOUR wiring and threshold needs so that your responses during a moment of stress can be supportive and positive.
Self-care is critical for both parents and kids so take care of YOU. Then once you feel strong, talk with your child about what THEY think is going on.
SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
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Often when kids struggle with writing, cutting, or other school skills, we ask them to practice those skills more. But many children first need stronger foundational skills to be successful. The good news is that these skills can be built through fun, engaging activities that support learning in a different way.
Teen Brain Hijack packet
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Helping teens understand how their brain affects behavior can be the first step toward positive change. This packet helps teens learn how the systems in their body work and provides strategies to help them better manage behaviors that can feel out of control.
dragon training
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This program helps kids understand how their brain can sometimes take over behavior. It also teaches them ways to recognize those feelings, manage their “dragons,” and regain control so they can feel better and do what they need to do.
Understanding behavior is the first step toward supporting children more effectively. This series for parents of elementary-aged students includes one-hour videos and downloadable resources that help explain the "why" behind behavior while providing practical strategies you can use at home.
