Devina Robinson

“In so many of our children, poor behavioral regulation is a developmental delay, much like a child struggling to catch up in reading or learning to walk. Just as we wouldn’t chastise a child for not reading or walking before they’re developmentally ready, we shouldn’t punish them for struggling with emotional and behavioral regulation.”
― Devina King, From Surviving To Thriving: The Art and Science of Guiding Children To Develop Behavioral Regulation

“Every behavior is a form of communication - it’s up to us to decipher the message.”
― Devina King, From Surviving To Thriving: The Art and Science of Guiding Children To Develop Behavioral Regulation

“Now that we know children are doing their best, how do we change our ingrained responses to be consistent with that knowledge? It is really hard. But that’s OK, you can do hard things.”
― Devina King, From Surviving To Thriving: The Art and Science of Guiding Children To Develop Behavioral Regulation

“Children are expected to behave like children.”
― Devina King, From Surviving To Thriving: The Art and Science of Guiding Children To Develop Behavioral Regulation