Tell Kids to Take Back Control
Date: November 15th, 2023
Kids want control. What they don’t realize is that when they don’t follow instructions, they are actually giving up their control.
Annoying Behaviors and Power Struggles
Date: May 31st, 2023
Annoying behaviors are just that, ANNOYING! But if those behaviors aren’t actually creating a problem, don’t make them a problem and get into a power struggle.
Dealing With a Chair Thrower?
Date: January 4th, 2023
Are Little Kids Being Disrespectful?
Date: December 28th, 2022
When little kids misbehave, we automatically think they are being disrespectful. But are they?
Ask Polly: How To Avoid Power Struggles
Date: December 18th, 2022
Polly answers the question: “Do you have any recommendations for avoiding and/or getting out of power struggles with high school kids? I’ll admit, sometimes they suck me in and it’s hard not to lose it!”
Ask Polly: Social Media Drama!
Date: October 29th, 2022
Polly answers the question: “Social media brings so much drama into my 8th grade classroom but it seems like banning cell phones is too difficult! What can I do?”
Adolescents Need Control — Show Them How
Date: October 24th, 2021
Have you ever had a student say, “Adults just want to CONTROL us!!” Here’s how we can show them how they can have some of the control they want and need.
I Did a Stupid Thing as a Kid! Why?
Date: April 18th, 2021
I did something really stupid when I was a kid! There are 3 reasons WHY kids do stupid things.
The Best Way to Redirect Behavior!
Date: July 22nd, 2020
Here is a BIG tip in redirecting a child’s behavior so as to help prevent it from turning into a power struggle.
Say It and Keep Moving!
Date: June 24th, 2020
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