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.
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?”
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.
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.
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!
4 Reasons Kids Get Angry
Date: August 22nd, 2021
Understanding why a kid is angry can help us manage and change related behaviors!
A Different Response to RUDE %#$@!!!
Date: July 25th, 2021
It’s very hard not to be indignant when a kid is rude to us. But is that the best response? Here’s what I do instead.
Covid-19: Time Outs at Home and School
Date: October 10th, 2020
Here are my tips for having a ‘vacation station’ for remote learning that can be transitioned back to an in-person Covid-19 environment.
Teaching the Harder Emotions
Date: September 26th, 2020
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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