Devina Robinson

“Many parents, therapists, and teachers have said some variations of “But he already knows how to behave!” or “If he can behave at school, he can behave at home!”. We must realize that this is false. Your child’s ability to act appropriately hinges on their current state, skills, and available resources at that specific moment. If they could, they would.”
― Devina King, From Surviving To Thriving: The Art and Science of Guiding Children To Develop Behavioral Regulation

“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

“Amidst the chaos of childhood, caregivers provide necessary order.”
― 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