ABOUT
What Is Navigating Behavior?
Navigating Behavior is an online course for parents, educators, and therapists who want to move beyond managing behavior and start truly understanding it. Instead of focusing on quick fixes or compliance, this course explores the why behind behavior—through the lens of brain development, safety, connection, and individual differences.
Corrine Bellinger Shipman, M.Ed.Â
I was the kid who needed someone to ask "why" instead of just giving me a label. Although I worked in early childhood special education for 10 years before being diagnosed with ADHD, I didn’t realize its impact until I became a mom.
After hours and hours of hyper focus on child development, behavior, polyvagal theory and neuroscience, I had to completely rethink my approach to both myself and parenting.
Mindfulness and meditation have been key in helping me slow down and approach life with more clarity and presence. My hope is to help others understand the "why" behind behavior for the benefit of their kids.
Joy Manning, M.Ed.Â
When I first started out, I was taught that the four functions of behavior explained why kids act the way they do. But honestly, it never quite felt like the full picture to me—I knew there had to be more to it.
Over time, as I learned more about developmental, relationship-based, and child-centered approaches, everything started to shift. I began to see behavior as communication—shaped by things like emotional safety, individual differences, and connection. That shift has completely changed how I show up for kids and families.
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Jamie Todd, M.A., SLP-CCC
When we first began creating Navigating Behavior, I wasn’t sure how my experience as an SLP would fit in, but I quickly saw how everything is interconnected.
Communication, speech, and language intersect with all areas of development. While speech and language are cognitive skills that benefit from a top-down approach, the bottom-up strategies in Navigating Behavior also align with speech therapy techniques.
This blend of nurturing and structure enables me to help children not only develop their speech and language skills but also navigate the behavioral challenges that often accompany their growth, supporting their development across all areas.
What We Offer
Workshops & Courses
Designed for parents, educators, and therapists, our offerings cover topics such as emotional regulation, child development, communication, and relationship-based strategies
Resources & Tools
Practical guides, worksheets, downloads, and engaging content offer the tools and motivation you need to navigate behaviors confidently
Community Support
We aim to build a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development
