Punishment didn’t fail because you did it wrong. It failed because it was never teaching the skill your kid actually needed. I’m Tricia Sutton, and along with my co-founder Henry Van Nostrand, we run Paws 4 Kids 4 Paws (paws4kids4paws.org), where we help neurodivergent kids build real skills — confidence, emotional regulation, communication — using a trust-first method we originally …
Building confidence through dogs
At a school visit, over 20 youth built confidence in themselves by helping dogs do new things.
Crafting for Canines at Dreams for Kids Holiday for Hope: 12/14/2019
Paw 4 Kids 4 Paws is excited to partner with Dreams for Kids for the Holiday for Hope event on Saturday December 14, 2019. Holiday for Hope is a one of a kind event. It brings together over 1200 homeless and underserved children in the greater Chicago area for a festive holiday celebration. Activities and entertainment will include arts & …
ADHD – Is it me or the dog?
I believe our pets can be mirrors of ourselves. They show us how we interact with the world. If we take the time to look in that mirror it can be quite eye opening. They can teach us about ourselves and challenge us to be better while loving us with all our faults. I am fur-mom to three lovely rescued …