Raising Kids With Big, Baffling Behaviors

An 8-Week Course for Caregivers

Created by Robyn Gobbel

Facilitated by Kennedy Halling, MS, CFLE, Graduate of the Big Baffling Behavior Institute

If one more person tells you to set boundaries, you might actually lose it.

You've tried the advice. You've tried the strategies. So why do the things that seem to work for other kids fall flat in your house?

You love your kid. You want to support them. But sometimes, you just don't understand why things that seem manageable for other kids feel so hard for yours.

Why does it feel like things that work in other homes don’t work in yours?

Your home just feels different; little things are big things, weekly (and sometimes, daily) communication from the school, working with provider after provider.

If you have a child enrolled in WI Children’s Long Term Support Waiver (CLTS), this is the parent education course for you and your family.

If this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.

What if we looked at behavior differently?

A lot of the advice we're given focuses on changing the behavior we can see. Use a reward system. Set a consequence. Follow through.

This isn't a behaviorist approach.

Instead, we'll explore what's happening in your child's brain and nervous system, and why connection, co-regulation, and felt safety matter.

What’s Included?

  • Prerecorded educational videos and readings

  • Up to 60 minutes of weekly, live virtual group sessions for parent education, discussion, and reflection

  • Robyn Gobbel's book, Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors and The Guided Journal

  • Access to additional resources that expand learning for each module

  • Guidance from an experienced facilitator with a background in family science, trauma-informed practice, and neuroscience-informed parent education.

  • Connection with a small group of parents who understand the unique challenges of raising a complex kid

This course might be a good fit for your family if...

  • Your child has ADHD, autism, sensory differences, a trauma history, attachment challenges, and/or other brain-based differences.

  • You're raising a child whose behaviors can feel confusing, intense, or difficult to understand.

  • You’re open minded to an approach rooted in the relationship, rather than focusing on behavior management alone.

  • You’re ready to invest time and energy in understanding your child and exploring a different approach to parenting.

  • You'd appreciate connecting with other parents who understand the unique challenges of raising a complex kid.

A Peak at the Curriculum:

  • Become the Expert

    Section 1

    You’ll learn the neuroscience of behavior and why your child does what they do - even when it doesn’t make sense. This reframing becomes your most powerful parenting tool!

  • Brain, Body & Sensory Tools

    Section 2

    Your toolbox grows with strategies that strengthen your child’s nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and support resilience - plus how to choose the right tool for the moment.

  • Why Knowing Isn’t Enough

    Section 3

    Skills matter only if you can access them in hard moments. This section grows your capacity to stay grounded and regulated while supporting your child.

Winter 2027 Cohort Details

When: Fridays, January 8–February 26, 2027

Time: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Central

Where: Virtual

Investment: $1,500 per family

Who can enroll: Wisconsin families enrolled in CLTS, with children of any age. CLTS Authorization information is listed on the registration page.

Not enrolled in the CLTS Program? Email to inquire about a sliding scale spot.

Enrollment is limited to support meaningful group connection.

Ready to look beyond the behavior?

$1,500 per family

8-week course + live class

Includes pre-recorded learning modules, weekly live group education, PDA-informed support, “Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behavior” book, course workbook, and handouts.

Email us to express interest!

kennedy@thefamilyroomec.com

Questions first? Book a 15-min consult call here.

For Social Workers and Providers:

Know a family who is exhausted by traditional behavior strategies and looking for a different perspective? This course offers caregivers neuroscience-informed parent education centered on connection, co-regulation, and understanding behavior—not compliance or behavior management.

Feel free to share this opportunity with families who may be a good fit.

CLTS Authorization information is listed on the registration page.

Want to connect? Book a 15-min consult call here.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. The focus is on understanding the brain and nervous system beneath behavior, rather than relying on rewards, consequences, or compliance-based strategies.

  • While we specialize in teens- This course is designed for parents and caregivers of children of all ages. The concepts can apply whether you're navigating big feelings in elementary school, school avoidance in middle school, or increasing independence and relationship challenges in high school.

  • This course can complement the support your family already receives. It focuses on parent education and understanding behavior through the lens of neuroscience, connection, and regulation. It is not a replacement for therapy or other individualized services.