They Did That ON PURPOSE!

Date: October 17th, 2021

When we think a kid has misbehaved ON PURPOSE, I promise you we’ve missed the point.

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Is Dis-Engagement Always a Behavior?

Date: May 23rd, 2021

Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a kid is actually engaged. Here’s what I like to do to check, whether in-person or virtually.

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I Did a Stupid Thing as a Kid! Why?

Date: April 18th, 2021

I did something really stupid when I was a kid! There are 3 reasons WHY kids do stupid things.

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in 2020-21

Date: November 8th, 2020

This crazy time of Covid-19 has caused many of us to go back down to BASIC needs in Maslow’s Hierarchy.

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Unlock More MOTIVATION for Remote Learning (another personal confession at the end!)

Date: August 30th, 2020

More tips on how to MOTIVATE kids and help them tackle those inner and outer distractions when learning in the remote classroom.

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Consistent Learning Shutdown?

Date: August 1st, 2020

I train teachers to do this process when dealing with kids who consistently shut down and refuse to do certain tasks. Trust me, it WORKS!

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Every Behavior Meets a Need!

Date: July 25th, 2020

What need is this child’s behavior trying to satisfy?

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Trauma Blocks Imagination!!!

Date: July 1st, 2020

If a child is dealing with trauma, they aren’t always able to use their imagination. So this is what I do!

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Behavior: I’m Not Doing This!

Date: May 13th, 2020

Behaviors are sometimes symptoms and we have to figure out what the CAUSAL factor is.

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In Control or Outta Control?

Date: April 29th, 2020

There is a DIFFERENCE between difficult IN-CONTROL behavior and difficult OUT-OF-CONTROL behavior. I respond differently to each one!

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