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.

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Don’t Get Derailed by Swearing!

Date: May 24th, 2023

When a kid swears at you, don’t let it derail your whole class. Is that hard? Absolutely!

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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!”

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Blurred Lines of Authority at Home

Date: July 10th, 2022

When the lines of authority are blurry at home, those kids bring that into school. Which means we have to teach them that things are different at school.

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Behavior 101: Don’t Take the Bait!

Date: February 27th, 2022

Here are some tips to help prevent getting “baited” by a student’s behavior.

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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.

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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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2 Tips: The Student Who Argues

Date: August 8th, 2021

Do you have a kid who argues about EVERYTHING?! Here are two simple tips I recommend when a child tries to argue with you.

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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.

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My Detentions Change Behavior!

Date: February 28th, 2021

Is it possible for detentions to CHANGE behaviors? Yes! Here’s how.

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