Breakthrough, LLC
Experience Quality, Evidence Based Parenting and Life-Skill ProgramsTaking an Active Approach to Parenting and Life!
WHY Breakthrough?
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Strengthen your child’s social and emotional resilience through play!
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Make big changes in your home, without big resistance.
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Use game-like tactics to teach long-term life lessons.
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Experience everyday responsibilities while practicing to communicate, cooperate and connect.
Vlinder is more than just a game – it is a game changer. It is an influential tool that brings out your child’s strengths and heads-off difficulties. This powerful project gives your child a better opportunity to grow and creates a home environment
Mission
Homeschool Helper
Breakthrough Homeschool Helper is played with Task Sheets featuring school-related tasks and your expectations for your child. Add rewards and a game-like factor and you’ve got yourself an amazing discovery. This is meant to support all parents that are new to Homeschool due to our current living conditions.
Shorter versions of this video: Short version, Mini version
My kids play this pen and paper game every day. It sure is better than those video games.
My family recently got Vlinder delivered to our home. We took a couple days to open it up. What was really nice is that Jenn followed up with us to help us get started. There is no game companies that I know of that do that type of stuff. It’s like the personal touch you always wanted. So we took the game out of the box and started going through it. We spent a good hour to ninety minutes becoming oriented with the rules and how it works. My children started playing right away and they have been playing every day since. We are at the point now where we are customizing some of the game tasks specifically for our family needs.
My children really like the point system. It’s an absolute hit. My son only got nine points so he ran around the house doing chores so he could get up to twelve and get a reward.
The real genius of the Breakthrough game is how it rewards points to simple chores that parents want their kids to do every day and that includes positive behavior.
Breakthrough, LLc and Vlinder
Simply put it’s positive reinforcement.
Sometimes you give your child a smile which is rewarding enough. That’s how simple this game is. You get to use what you’ve learned along the way to help reinforce new behaviors that you want your child to hold on to.
Operant Learning
Operant Conditioning is when your child learns a lesson because they learned an association between a behavior and a reward or consequence.
Reward vs Bribery
I’ve written an entire blog on this subject. In short…a bribe is when you are offering payment at the moment to stop a behavior. No planning and no conversation. A reward is an arrangement that is discussed prior to any situation and is agreed upon. Especially with regards to playing Vlinder, this subject is non-negotiable.
Bummer Cards
Bummer cards are cards placed in the pack to be funny. They can be taken out at any time if the family does not feel that they serve a purpose.
Interactive Task Sheet
There are two different types of Task Sheets. One that you can make on your own, online. That is the Interactive Task Sheet. There is also one that is premade.
Consultations
Consultations are available. They vary in price but normally run about $40/hour. Consultations are by appointment only.
Blog
Our News & Announcements
Enjoy our blogs. If you are interested in becoming a guest blogger please submit a request and a piece of your work.
Valuing and Evaluating your Values – Parenting with Intention
Valuing and Evaluating Your Values There is this funny story that I want to start this blog off with. A newlywed couple is arguing about how to make their Easter ham. The husband says that in order to have the juiciest ham you need to cut the ends off. The wife says...
Summer is Here! It’s About Time! Now What?
School is almost over and families everywhere are planning for summer. The last thing you want is to have kids hanging around playing video games. We no longer live in an age where one can say, “Be back before dark”. Where are the days when summer meant lazing around the pool with friends!
Crazy Fun Things to do with your Kids in Quarantine!
This compilation of activities is made with you in mind! Not only will you find something that your kid will enjoy, but, there are many websites included with rules, directions, and more activities!
Calendar
Upcoming Curricular Events & Activities
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March
Jenn’s Birthday
Happy Birthday Jenn!
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We are looking for possible gift ideas for all of our readers! The link was in the March Newsletter. If you need another newsletter sent or would simply like to make a suggestion please reach us on the “Contact Us” page.
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April
Easter Sunday
Have fun with family and friends! Feel free to share your favorite recipes. We can share them in the blog!
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If you would like to share your recipe or family event, please share it with us on the “Contact Us” page.
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June
Father’s Day
Don’t forget to do something nice for dear old dad!
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July
Independence Day
Be safe with those fireworks!
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October
Halloween
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November
Thanksgiving
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Tap into Genius
Double your reading speed. Use both sides of your brain while reading a book. It’s called photo reading and “Mind-mapping”. It makes getting through your children’s homework that much faster. Then slow down for your favorite book. Dianne Jamieson-Noel, PhD makes it fun and easy. Sign up here for your NO-COST sample.
Elizabeth Etiquette
Elizabeth had the privilege to consult Steven Spielberg in the movie BFG. Now she is here to consult with you.
What if you had the knowledge of the “right” thing to do in every social and business situation?
Whether it’s for a job interview or hosting or attending parties, the Elizabeth Etiquette app can give you the tools and confidence to be prepared for unexpected opportunities.
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Get In Touch
Location: California
Telephone: (707) 289-7502
Email: contact@breakthroughhelpline.com
Hours: M-F: 8am – 5pm PST
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Breakthrough LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by law.
