For parents & caregivers
Practical help at home, one routine at a time
Plain-language books for meltdowns, communication, sleep, meals, school, and the everyday moments in between. Written by a behavior analyst for families with or without a diagnosis, and with or without services.
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Pick by what's hardest right now
New · Free · English and Spanish
Behavior Buddy: one next step for a hard moment
Choose what's happening and when, and Behavior Buddy gives you one calm, practical step to try, simple words your child can use to ask for help, and one change for next time. It's built on the same ideas as the Empowered Parent Collection.
- No sign-up and no account. Open it and start.
- Works on your phone, in English or Spanish (tap ES at the top).
- Education, not therapy. It starts with a safety check and isn't for emergencies.
A free preview for parents and caregivers, using example situations.
Books & guidebooks
Download a PDF or order a paperback
The Empowered Parent Guidebook
Understanding behavior, supporting learning, and navigating everyday routines. 50 short chapters on mornings, homework, siblings, screens, sleep, meals, and more, with steps to try and words you can use. For families with or without a diagnosis, and with or without services.
Read sample pages free (PDF) · Paperback $35.99 & Kindle $12.99 on Amazon
When Big Feelings Take Over
A practical family guide to meltdowns, calming down, and starting again, for parents of toddlers through elementary-school kids. A plan for before, during, and after the storm.
Read chapter 1 free (PDF) · Paperback $24.99 & Kindle $12.99 on Amazon
The Hard Part Is Stopping
A practical family guide to screen time, limits, and turning it off with less fighting. For parents and caregivers of children about 2 to 10, with or without a diagnosis.
Read chapter 1 free (PDF) · Paperback $29.49 & Kindle $12.99 on Amazon
Family Workbook Printable Kit
The fillable version of the workbook from When Big Feelings Take Over. Type into the pages with a free PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, save, and print clean copies anytime. Already bought the full-color PDF? This workbook is already inside it.
Prefer pen and paper? The print-and-write version is free.
Inside the guidebook
50 short chapters, 25 worksheets
Each chapter explains what may be happening, gives steps to try, words you can use, an everyday example, and what to do if it isn't helping, plus clear notes on when to get more help. Optional boxes add ideas for children who need extra support. The worksheets help you notice patterns and plan one small step.
- Understanding what happens before and after a behavior
- Encouraging useful skills, rewards, and tokens
- Making communication work, with pictures, books, and play
- Waiting, feelings, overload, and hard moments
- Teaching a useful alternative and handling changes
- Mornings, transitions, screens, sleep, and meals
- Toileting, hygiene, hand skills, and household tasks
- Safety: wandering, water, aggression, and self-injury
- Outings, appointments, haircuts, celebrations, and travel
- Working with school, relatives, siblings, and other caregivers
- Caregiver wellbeing and finding support
- What to do when a strategy isn't helping
Questions
Before you buy
Is this therapy?
No. These are educational books for families. They explain what may be happening and give you practical steps to try at home. They don't diagnose or treat, and they don't replace a professional who knows your child. Each book explains when to ask for more help.
Do we need a diagnosis or ABA services to use them?
No. The guidebook is written for families with or without a diagnosis, and with or without services, including families who live far from providers.
How do I get my file?
Right after checkout you get an email with your download link. The link stays active for 24 hours after your first download, so save the PDF to your computer or phone. Don't see the email? Check your spam folder, or write to hola@upliftingaba.com.
Can I print it?
Yes. You can print the pages for your own family as often as you need. To use them in a school or clinic, or with several families, you need an organization license. Write to hola@upliftingaba.com.
What if the file won't open or I bought the wrong language?
Digital sales are final, but if your file won't open or you bought the wrong language, email hola@upliftingaba.com within 14 days of purchase and we'll fix it or refund you. Full policy.
For schools, clinics, libraries, and community groups
Want to share these with the families you serve? We offer organization licenses and a bilingual caregiver education collection for ABA teams. See resources for organizations or write to hola@upliftingaba.com.
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