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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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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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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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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Date: February 27th, 2022
Here are some tips to help prevent getting “baited” by a student’s behavior.
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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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Date: August 22nd, 2021
Understanding why a kid is angry can help us manage and change related behaviors!
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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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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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Date: February 28th, 2021
Is it possible for detentions to CHANGE behaviors? Yes! Here’s how.
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