Behavior: do you REQUIRE eye contact?

Date: December 29th, 2014

Watch this video [1:08] to see why it might be better not to force the issue of eye contact when speaking with a kid.

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Behavior: don’t teach kids everyone wins

Date: December 24th, 2014

Everyone won! But is that really the case? Watch this video [1:14] to see how this causes problems.

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Behavior: handling impulsivity

Date: December 18th, 2014

Handling impulsive kids can be difficult. Watch this video [1:00] for my tip on what I do.

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Behavior: is it inappropriate, unacceptable, or insubordinate?

Date: December 11th, 2014

There are three words I never use when referring to behavior. Watch this video [1:38] to see what they are and why I won’t use them.

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How to stop a kid from arguing with you

Date: December 4th, 2014

Watch this video [1:14] for my tip on how to handle a kid who wants to argue. Trust me, it works!

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Do you break building rules in your classroom?

Date: November 24th, 2014

If you want to know if I let kids break building rules in my classroom, watch this video [1:09].

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Consequences should relate to the behavior

Date: November 20th, 2014

Do your consequences relate to the child’s behavior? Watch this video [1:37] for my thoughts on the topic.

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Coaching an ADHD kid in math

Date: November 13th, 2014

Are you coaching an ADHD kid in math? I’ve got a tip for you! Watch this video. [0:57]

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Behavior: is my way always the right way?

Date: November 6th, 2014

Thinking my own way to behave is the best way will cause me problems in managing student behavior. Watch this video [1:48] to learn why.

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How enforcing school rules makes a BIG difference

Date: October 30th, 2014

Watch this video [2:07] about how school staff can influence the whole climate of their school by consistently enforcing the rules together.

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