Jess Swart

04/05/2026

I recently listened to a great podcast from Dr. Caroline Buzanko about how we as parents and educators can best support resilience in our children.

I think that there's a great message here about being OKAY when our children get upset or stressed and supporting them THROUGH the situation rather than trying to eliminate the stress and anxiety they are feeling. While keeping in mind to not just leave them dangling in distress for hours - there's always a balance.

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/overpowering-emotions-tools-for-child-teen-anxiety/id1618828819?i=1000747722597

I hope you find your own take-away from this.

Podcast Episode · Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience · February 2 · 23m

03/17/2026

Some tips for your amazingly smart but scattered ASD / ADHD child 🌈 For more videos check out my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/

03/08/2026

Check out my youtube page! More videos coming soon!:

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

02/05/2026

A beautiful talk with a strong message - Connection is Key!
https://www.ted.com/talks/molly_wright_how_every_child_can_thrive_by_five

02/03/2026

Here’s a little bit about how to help children learn to accept help.

01/17/2026

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12/23/2025

Dear Followers,
I have not been present on social media for a while... but not missing in action. I've had to focus my energy working hard with families locally!

But... SOON I will be back :D and sharing helpful resources to guide you to reduce your child's behaviors of concern and increase their wonderful skills!

My website is back up, so check it out:

Emu Education offers behavior therapy services in person and online. We share resources on why behaviors occur, tips to manage tantrums and teach new skills to your child. We specialize working with children with autism aged 0 to 15 years old and we coach parents to empower them so their child reach...

08/28/2025

🧒Jake, age 4, would scream when he was told to pack away his toys.

💬So, we taught him to ask for “More time” by pointing to a visual.
--> he got 5 more minutes t
--> then we taught him to follow "pack away"
⭐️now he transitions without screaming 80% of the time!

During this process:
➡️Jake learned to communicate
➡️Jake was empowered with the opportunity to have control (therefore reducing his anxiety and opposition)
➡️Jake learned to tolerate less preferred demands

🤩Jake’s now confidently asking for what he needs—no tears required. His parents say it’s been life-changing!

👉 Want to see this progress in your family? Book a Behavior Solutions Call today!
https://pages.jswartbehavior.ca/behavior-solution-call

08/27/2025

❓"Is Reinforcement Just Bribery?"❓

💥Let’s bust a common myth I hear ALL the time…

🗯"I don’t want to bribe my child… shouldn’t they just do it because it’s the right thing?”🗯

👌Totally valid — but here’s the truth: reinforcement used right, isn’t bribery.

✅Reinforcement helps learning. It teaches us what’s worth repeating.
✅Your child isn’t being manipulative — they just need clear, consistent reinforcement to build new behaviors.
✅Reinforcement helps build confidence and success 👍

Want to learn more?

Let’s talk. I offer free 45-minute Behavior Solutions calls to help parents get started.

➕Plus, there’s soooo much more that YOU can learn and apply in my 12-week Busting Behaviors Protocol (P.S. I’m only taking 3 families for this round)!
Book a call: https://pages.jswartbehavior.ca/behavior-solution-call

08/25/2025

😣Transitions are really difficult for a lot of children with ASD.
⁉️BUT WHY!?

💥Because they usually have to stop something they are comfortable doing and do something that is less preferred.

I hear you… “So, what do I do?”

1️⃣Give warning - use a timer
2️⃣Use “First / Then”
3️⃣Give 5 sec countdown immediately before the transition
4️⃣Pair the transition with something calming / enjoyable - blow bubbles, play their fav song while transitioning
5️⃣Gently guide them to follow through with the transition
6️⃣Remain calm, grounded and neutral

🌟Don’t over-explain
🌟You can acknowledge - say “I know this is tricky”

* Practice easy transitions often with a positive outcome so that your child learns that transitions aren’t always bad.

👉 Learn more... book a call with me personally 🙂
🗨COMMENT or DM: TRANSITION and I'll send you the link.

08/25/2025

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨
The Busting Behaviors Protocol is officially OPEN for enrollment 🎉

👉 I’m looking for 5 parents of autistic kids (ages 2–7) who want to:
✔️ Feel confident in their parenting
✔️ Stay calm during tough moments
✔️ Teach their child in a way they can actually learn

💡 Back-to-School Special → discounted price + 1:1 calls with me!

But hurry ⏰ — this offer ends Aug 31st.

📲 Book your FREE Behavior Solutions Call here:
👉 https://pages.jswartbehavior.ca/behavior-solution-call

08/23/2025

📚😟 Back-to-School Worries? You’re Not Alone

The school year is creeping up and if you’re anything like most parents I talk to, you’re already wondering:

➡️ Will my child handle the transition?
➡️ What if meltdowns, aggression, or refusals increase?
➡️ How do I set my child (and myself) up for success?

Here’s the truth: back-to-school doesn’t have to mean chaos. The key is being proactive instead of reactive.
📝That means building simple routines, teaching coping strategies before problems happen, and having a plan in place for when challenges come up.

💡 When we focus on prevention + pre-teaching = smoother mornings, fewer battles, and more confidence for both you and your child.

✨ Imagine sending your child to school knowing you’ve already set them up with the tools they need to manage their big feelings. That peace of mind is possible.

👉 If you’re feeling that back-to-school stress creeping in, I’d love to help.
You can:
✔️ Register for a free Behavior Solutions Call with me: https://pages.jswartbehavior.ca/behavior-solution-call
✔️ Or sign up for my Busting Behaviors Protocol — a proven step-by-step system to reduce meltdowns, tantrums, and aggression: https://pages.jswartbehavior.ca/busting-behaviors-signup

You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s make this the smoothest back-to-school yet. 💙