Age 2 is a powerful starting point. It’s when daily actions begin shaping lifelong habits—and your child starts forming patterns that guide how they respond, relate, and regulate.

At this stage, words alone don’t lead. It’s how you show up—how you respond, what you model, and what you let go—that lays the foundation.

Some shifts happen fast, but the most lasting changes come from showing up consistently.

We guide parents and caregivers through daily, intentional practice—because real growth comes from what you do over time.

Start at 2 isn’t just a program. It’s a mindset of connection, structure, and growth—built to support your child from the inside out.

The Balanced Behavior Method^™

Transforming Behavior Through Connection

The Balanced Behavior Method™ blends behavior science and child development through the lens of caretaker-child connection to create lasting change—starting at age 2.

We believe real growth happens when structure meets flexibility. That’s why our method draws from five trusted models to guide how we support parents and caregivers.

Not every child—and not every family—needs the same thing. This approach helps us tailor support while always keeping connection at the center. Explore the list and see which ideas matter most for your family right now.

🌱 Developmental

We understand that children grow in stages, and we meet them where they are. We help parents and caregivers recognize what’s developmentally appropriate, what to expect next, and how to gently guide their child’s progress using play, routines, and responsive strategies.

🧠 Neurodiversity

We believe that all brains are different—and that those differences should be respected and celebrated. We don’t see children as needing to be “fixed” but instead supported in ways that honor their unique ways of thinking, moving, and communicating.

🤝 Relationship-Based

The foundation for all learning is connection. We focus on strengthening the bond between child and caregiver, because warm, secure relationships build the safety and trust children need to grow socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.

🌍 Ecological

Children grow within a whole environment. We consider the full context of each child’s life—including home, family, culture, and community—and we help parents and caregivers create environments that nurture learning and make it easier for children to succeed.

🧘 Trauma-Informed

We understand that some children carry stress in ways they can’t express with words. We use compassionate, regulation-based strategies that support safety and emotional well-being, and we guide parents and caregivers in responding with empathy instead of judgment.