Weeks after winning the GHP Mental Health Award for Most Compassionate Behaviour Consultation Service, I have been reflecting on what that recognition really means, and how to carry that same standard into the wider field. That reflection led directly to relaunching the Sleep Competency Certification Program as version 2.0.

There's a stretch of time every evening, somewhere between bath and lights-out, that most of us treat as a logistics problem to solve. Pajamas on. Teeth brushed. Book read. Lights off. Survive.

But research on early childhood development tells a different story. That small, repeatable window before bed isn't just getting a child to sleep. It's shaping language development, emotional regulation, attachment, and family wellbeing, all in the span of thirty quiet minutes.

And here's the part that's easy to miss: it might be doing something for you, too.

Toothbrushing is a top priority but tough skill to teach. See how a behavior analyst used Intraverbal.AI to build a step-by-step, evidence-based program.

Starting high school is a huge milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming. The shift from elementary or middle school to high school comes with increased responsibilities, more complex schedules, and higher social expectations….

Children with a Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA) or also known as Pathological Demand Avoidance thrive in environments where they feel a sense of control and collaboration….

For over a decade, I have had the privilege of supporting families in the autism community, working as a behaviour consultant and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in British Columbia.

Now let’s dive into how our approach is a little different….