When to Respond and When to React | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

Date: September 5th, 2026

It might sound like the same thing, but there’s an important difference between responding vs reacting…

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The Art of Letting Go After Dealing With Difficult Behavior | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

Date: August 30th, 2026

It’s easier said than done, but there is an art to letting it go after dealing with difficult behaviors…

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It’s Always ‘That Kid’| Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

Date: July 17th, 2026

When it’s “that kid” again, here’s something to think about.

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Before I Open My Mouth | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

Date: April 18th, 2026

When a kid gets on your last nerve and something’s about to shoot out of your mouth…

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When Kids Are Rude to Adults! | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

Date: April 4th, 2026

Here’s what I do when a child is openly rude to me.

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The Key to Avoiding Power Struggles | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

Date: March 28th, 2026

Here’s a tool that will really help you avoid power struggles.

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My No-Nonsense Response to Lying | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

Date: March 1st, 2026

When I know a kid is lying, here’s what I do.

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Ask Polly Bath: How Long Can I Wait Before Responding to a Behavior?

Date: September 17th, 2025

Polly answers the question: “Instead of reacting to a behavior on the spot, I’ve heard you say it’s sometimes a good idea to wait before you react but…how much time do you recommend? Can I respond the next day?”

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Ask Polly Bath: Kid Getting Under Your Skin?

Date: December 1st, 2024

Polly answers the question: “I just started my job as a paraprofessional and this is the first time I’ve worked with children. Today a student I was working with got very disruptive and I admit I got pretty upset. How do I keep kids from getting under my skin?”

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Angry Outbursts!

Date: March 6th, 2024

Remembering that there are feelings behind a kid’s angry outburst will help you to respond instead of react.

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