Are You Angry?

Date: March 13th, 2024

I’ve talked a lot about how to deal with kids’ anger, but adults get angry too!

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Angry Outbursts!

Date: March 6th, 2024

Remembering that there are feelings behind a kid’s angry outburst will help you to respond instead of react.

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Ask Polly Bath: Calming Techniques and Disregulation

Date: October 15th, 2023

Polly answers the question: “I use yoga and mindfulness techniques in my classroom regularly but when the kids get upset they don’t use these techniques in the moment! How can I get the good stuff to kick in?”

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Ask Polly Bath: Out of Control Behavior?

Date: September 10th, 2023

Polly answers the question: “When a kid gets so upset that they smash a window, are they aware of how out of control they are? And what’s a logical consequence?”

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What’s Behind a Kid’s ANGER?

Date: September 28th, 2022

We have a lot of angry kids. When we are able to figure out what is causing their anger, we’re better able to help them deal with it.

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Ask Polly: How Do I Handle Tantrums?

Date: August 14th, 2022

Polly answers the question: “I have a little one who tantrums immediately if I redirect her or if another kid has something she wants… What can I do?”

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When a Kid Swears and Slams the Door…

Date: June 5th, 2022

When you ask a kid to leave the classroom, and they swear at you and slam the door, the best thing you can do is KEEP TEACHING the other kids. Because they’re all watching to see how you respond.

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Don’t Ask an Angry Kid to “Use Your Words”

Date: February 20th, 2022

We’re always coaching kids to “Use your words,” but is that a good idea when they’re angry and upset? I’d rather validate the feeling and get them to take a minute.

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3 Ways to Reduce a Kid’s Stress

Date: February 6th, 2022

When kids don’t know how to handle their stress, it causes behaviors. If we help them to reduce their stress, it will end up reducing behaviors as well!

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4 Reasons Kids Get Angry

Date: August 22nd, 2021

Understanding why a kid is angry can help us manage and change related behaviors!

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