Your Journey with HBCC

 The Roadmap for Parenting, Teaching & Supporting Behaviorally Challenging Children 

When your child struggles with challenging behaviors, developmental delays, or mental health concerns, finding the right path can feel overwhelming.

You know something’s wrong—but you don’t know why or what to do about it.

You're stressed, angry, confused, embarrassed—even scared.

You turn to professionals, but their language is filled with unfamiliar terms.

You try the strategies they offer—reward charts, sticker systems, consequences, ignoring behaviors—but nothing seems to help. In fact, some of it makes things worse.

Even educators and therapists often fall back on outdated methods that focus on managing behavior rather than understanding it.

Most traditional approaches are rooted in a Token Economy—a system of rewards, consequences, and planned ignoring.

This works for about 70% of children who already have the ability to be thoughtful, flexible, and intentional.

But for the other 30%—kids who struggle with emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility, and problem-solving—these systems don’t work.

No matter how consistent you are…

No matter how clearly you set expectations or follow through on consequences…

If your child lacks the skills, behavior management alone won’t help.

It can actually do harm.

For these kids, consequences feel like punishment, and missing out on rewards feels like rejection.

Parents describe it as pouring gasoline on a fire—or salt in a wound.

Emotional dysregulation is now recognized as a developmental challenge—not “bad behavior.”

Still, expectations need to be met, and families need peace.

But when your child is dysregulated, you often become dysregulated.

It becomes a cycle of conflict, power struggles, and walking on eggshells.
You’re trying everything—and still feel like you’re failing.

You’ve probably heard advice like:

• “Be consistent.”
   
• “Follow through.”
   
• “Use a sticker chart.”
   
• “Just say no and mean it.”
   
• “Give them consequences when they misbehave.”
   

These are oversimplified answers to complex problems.

And when the behavior doesn’t improve, the blame often falls on the parent:

“You’re doing it wrong.”

The truth?

You’re using the wrong tool, not using the tool wrong.

You wouldn’t use a shovel to fix a flat tire.

Why use behavior charts to teach emotional skills?

Modern neuroscience shows us that children who struggle with behavior are often lacking the skills—not the will—to do well.

If they could do well, they would do well.

HBCC (Helping the Behaviorally Challenging Child) was founded to bring parents an evidence-based, skill-building, trauma-informed, and truly inclusive approach.

You and your child deserve equity and understanding—not blame and shame.

At HBCC, we take you on a journey to understand:

• What’s going on with your child
   
• Why conventional methods don’t work
   
• What does work—and why
   

We help you learn how to support your child’s:

• Communication and expression of emotions
   
• Executive functioning and self-regulation
   
• Flexibility, problem solving, and social connection
   

We’ve worked with thousands of families since 2007. Our curriculum has been shaped by every parent who’s walked this path before you.

We know that many families have already taken parenting classes that didn’t help. That’s why our approach is different—because it needs to be.

Let us help you stop chasing short-term fixes and start teaching long-term skills.

Our 6-Week Parenting Course Includes:

Week 1: What’s getting in the way?
Why do some kids struggle to meet everyday expectations?

Week 2: The 5 Thinking Skills
What are they, and how does the Collaborative Problem Solving® approach help build them?

Week 3: Unsolved Problems
What unmet needs are behind the behavior?

Week 4: Trauma-Informed Lens
How do we reduce challenging behaviors and build skills—while strengthening relationships?

Week 5: Practice Makes Progress
We apply everything we’ve learned using real-life scenarios.

Week 6: Q&A and What’s Next

We provide handouts, binders, a Certificate of Completion, and guidance on continuing the journey.

Discipline without relationship leads to rebellion.

You cannot punish a child into flexibility, regulation, or empathy.

That’s why we teach parents how to build connection, not compliance.

Our team of certified parent coaches and trainers are parents themselves—and many of us have been through exactly what you’re going through.
We’ll help you navigate the road ahead with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

HBCC isn’t just a program. It’s a movement to stop misunderstanding our most vulnerable children—and start equipping them with what they really need.

If you’ve read this far, this message is likely for you.

You may be exhausted. Skeptical. Burnt out.

You’ve probably heard it all before.

Don’t quit before the miracle.

HBCC might just be what you’ve been searching for.

Let us help you:

• Reduce meltdowns and power struggles
   
• Improve communication
   
• Teach durable, real-life skills
   
• End chronic noncompliance
   
• Build true connection
   

HBCC offers a variety of support to meet your needs:

• Parent Coaching & Mentoring
   
• 6-Week In-Person Parenting Classes
   
• Wellness Wednesday Support Nights
   
• Introductory 2-Hour Workshops
   
• Advanced Trainings & Certification Pathways
   
• Education Advocacy
   
• Executive Function Coaching
   
• Community Events and Trainings
   

We’re located in the heart of Old Town Tustin at Heart 4 Kids Coaching, Training & Learning Center.

Every day, more parents are asking for coaches and professionals who truly get it.

We’re here to help you become one of them—empowered, supported, and confident.

Let HBCC walk beside you on this journey.
Sign up for the course, reach out to us, or attend a free overview.

HBCC is your roadmap.
Let’s get started.