Episode 107: Challenging the Story of behaviour with Dave Jereb

This week on Parent Like a Psychologist, I’m joined by paediatric occupational therapist and author Dave Jereb, whose book Challenging the Story is changing the way parents and professionals think about children’s behaviour.

We dive into what it really means to support the people who support the kids—and why connection, not compliance, is the key to helping children thrive.

💡 In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why even experts lose their cool sometimes (and how to repair afterward)

• The difference between compliance, comfort, chaos, and connected caregiving

• Dave’s ABC Ideas Framework for understanding behaviours and getting to the “why” behind them

• How “today’s consequence becomes tomorrow’s antecedent”

• Practical ways parents can reduce conflict and build stronger relationships with their kids

If you’ve ever wished parenting came with a roadmap—or if you’ve felt that sting of reacting in a way you regret—this episode will leave you with tools, hope, and a whole lot of reassurance.

🔗 Show Notes & Links

• 🌐 MoveAbout Therapy Services  – Philosophy, book, and courses

• 📸 Instagram (Personal): @davejereb_ot  – Reflections, OT insights, parenting moments

• 📸 Instagram (MoveAbout): @moveabout.ot  – Therapy activities, parent strategies, team content

• ▶️ YouTube: MoveAbout Therapy Services  – Videos on regulation, behaviour tools, and OT activities

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