Date: March 18th, 2026
I once had a student who kept triggering so much cortisol into his prefrontal cortex that he would go into an anxiety attack. What did I do? I taught him about his brain and what was happening!
Date: February 18th, 2026
Date: November 22nd, 2025
Decision-making can be really anxiety driven for kids. Here’s how to help them make choices.
Date: May 21st, 2025
We’re given a curriculum to teach, but we own the delivery of that curriculum. Make your teaching memorable!
Date: February 11th, 2025
“It’s time to take five!” What is take five? It’s a technique I love to use to help students process what I’m teaching.
Date: December 25th, 2024
To have a healthy brain, you need to slow down and clear your thought process. Are you teaching kids how to do this?
Date: July 28th, 2024
Polly answers the question: “In my position, I offer support to kids who have difficult life circumstances. However, sometimes it seems the child doesn’t have the bandwidth to process my suggestions and still participate in their classwork. Do you have any ideas for me?”
Date: July 6th, 2024
Polly answers the question: “I have a kid who is very anxious, and I try to help them process their experiences but… is it possible I’m overdoing it and contributing to the anxiety?”
Date: June 19th, 2024
Don’t cling to how you think things should be. Instead look at the way things actually are!
Date: June 12th, 2024
Are your students having a hard time focusing? I just came across this super fun way to help kids learn how to focus.
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