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The Expectation Gap:
Setting Realistic Goals for Children from Hard Histories

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The Expectation Gap:
​Setting Realistic Goals for Children from Hard Histories


why does my child act so much younger than their age? Why do they struggle with tasks they “should” know how to do? In this foundational course April Ficklin helps caregivers understand the “expectation gap” the difference between a child’s chronological age and their stage of emotional, developmental, or brain-based functioning. Participants learn how trauma impacts development, why structure and connection must work together, and how to scaffold skills in a way that reduces shame and increases success. April offers a simple visual model for expanding (and sometimes shrinking) boundaries, so parents can teach independence without overwhelming their child. The result: calmer homes, clearer expectations, and a stronger parent-child relationship.

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April Ficklin

Director of Family Support Services
TBRI® Practitioner, Upstate Region

April is a mom of four who has degrees in English and Education from Furman University and Clemson University. Her career has taken her on many journeys from the high school classroom to virtual university forums to being an entrepreneur working from home. As an adoptive parent, April is passionate about serving children from hard places and their foster and adoptive families as well. She is a strong advocate for the vulnerable.

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