Teach Kids to Put Space Between Impulse and Action
Date: December 14th, 2019
We have to deliberately teach kids how to put space between their thoughts and their actions.
How I Ride Out a Tantrum
Date: November 27th, 2019
What should you do when a kid throws a tantrum? Sometimes the answer is NOTHING!
We All Lack Emotional Coping Skills – Students and Teachers Alike!
Date: September 28th, 2019
Students lack emotional coping skills. But guess what? Sometimes so do the adults!
When Is the Best Response NO Response?
Date: August 17th, 2019
Riding It Out When a Kid is Tantruming
Date: July 21st, 2019
The hardest thing for us when a kid is throwing a tantrum is to do nothing. BUT that is exactly what we need to do sometimes.
You Do NOT Have to Respond IMMEDIATELY
Date: May 26th, 2019
Ever see a child do something to another kid? And RIGHT in front of you!! BEFORE you respond, stop, think, and process!
How I Respond to Escalating Behaviors
Date: May 4th, 2019
Keeping Your Poker Face Even When A Kid Gets to You
Date: April 10th, 2019
Don’t let the kid with emotional baggage realize they’ve gotten under your skin. Instead, keep your poker face!
Control Yourself is the First Rule
Date: March 3rd, 2019
When managing a difficult behavior, the first rule is to control YOURSELF. Your behavior choices can have a huge impact on the behavior choices others make.
Take a Breath, Calm Yourself, THEN Respond
Date: February 23rd, 2019
