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…
When Kids Are Rude to Adults! | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH
Date: April 4th, 2026
The Key to Avoiding Power Struggles | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH
Date: March 28th, 2026
My No-Nonsense Response to Lying | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH
Date: March 1st, 2026
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?”
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?”
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.
Are You Making Behaviors Worse?
Date: December 13th, 2023
I’m often asked if there are responses to a behavior that can make the situation worse? Yes, absolutely!
Behavior? Stop and Think!
Date: October 4th, 2023
When dealing with behaviors, don’t respond right away. Instead stop, think, and process the situation.
Are You Causing a Power Struggle?
Date: June 21st, 2023
Asking questions like, “Is that the way you walk into a room?” will lead to a power struggle.
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