Behavioral CUSP Academy

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Why Kids Do What They Do: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding and Managing Behavior

If you’ve ever wondered “Why is my child doing this?”, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. This course is designed just for parents and caregivers who want real, practical tools to better understand and respond to their child’s behavior. Using strategies grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we’ll help you uncover the “why” behind your child’s actions and show you how to respond in ways that are clear, calm, and effective.

This isn’t about being perfect—it’s about making progress. Whether you’re dealing with tantrums, refusals, or behaviors that leave you feeling stuck, you’ll walk away with tools you can start using today.

Course Lessons

Meet our Panel with the Professionals
Our goal is to give parents step-by-step training on how to address all of the issues that they may encounter on their road of parenting. We want to provide you the necessary tools for all of the challenges that our children present. In doing so, we hope to give parents an improved relationship with their children, more positivity in their households, and the peace-of-mind that comes from knowing that you are setting your children up for success in life.
We are right there with you on this parenting journey, and are excited to share some of the secrets we've learned in our time as behavior analysts and as parents.  
Patrick Jones - Course author

Eric W. Maier, Ph.D., B.C.B.A.-D., L.B.A.

Stephanie Ammari, M.S., B.C.B.A.

Monica Yenokia, M.S., B.C.B.A.

Markee Helms, M.S., B.C.B.A.