parenting
How to Create a Plan for Better Behavior
A Better Behavior Plan I once was counseling the parents of a child who didn’t want to come to school. After investigating the situation and making sure there wasn’t a bully at school who was intimidating him or a problem with academics that was discouraging him, we talked about setting up a reinforcement program where…
Read MoreDecrease the Stress while Sheltering in Place
Decrease the Stress while Sheltering in Place As you read all the posts about family bonding while sheltering in place are you wondering how they do it? Keeping your fingers crossed that everyone will get along? Finding it exhausting instead of relaxing? Here are some tips: Plan together Involve the whole family in planning the…
Read MoreTaking the drama out of conflict
Take the Drama out of Conflicts “He’s not following the rules! He’s a cheater!” “She is being mean to me and my friends. She won’t include us in her club.” “She took my markers and lost them. Now I don’t have any.” Some days it feels like all we do as educators and parents is…
Read MoreTwo secrets to help kids get organized
How to Help Kids Get Organized “I lost my homework! I did it though… really I did.” “Tomorrow is spirit day and I can’t find my school shirt.” “My project is due tomorrow and I haven’t even gotten started.” Sound familiar? The bane of every parent and teacher’s existence is helping kids develop organizational skills.…
Read MoreWhat to do when kids argue
Kids and Arguments “I had it first… it’s mine!” “I want the green one… you can have the blue one.” “No the green one is bigger… you always get the biggest one.” “You always get your way… it’s my turn to go first.” Sound familiar? Recently after teaching a parent class at a local elementary…
Read MoreCelebrate the Introvert
Worried about a Student Who is an Introvert? One of the most common misconceptions about personality styles is the difference between being shy and being an introvert. It’s not really the same thing. Shyness is often rooted in fear and anxiety while introversion is a type of personality style that has certain characteristics, most notably…
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