Strategies, resources, and ideas for managing behavior, creating a positive learning environment, and fostering student engagement.
Scientific evidence strongly supports the significant effectiveness of positive parenting on reducing and avoiding tantrums in young children. A 2020 study analyzed the data of 78 studies found that positive parenting practices had a significant effectt on reducing behavior challenges, including tantrums. (Mcleod, Weisz & Wood, 2020) […]
Motivation is a crucial component of learning. Motivation is the cause of all actions. When an individual is motivated, they’re more likely to be engaged in the learning process, retain information, and perform better. Let’s explore further into the science of motivation as it relates to engagement and learning. Motivation can be classified into […]
The development of a child’s brain architecture provides the foundation for all future learning, behavior, and health. Brains are built, from the bottom up. A child’s brain is rapidly developing during the first few years of life, and experiences during this time can shape the structure and function of their brain. Positive experiences, such as […]
1. Stay calm & model self-control. When you remain composed, you help your child regulate their emotions. 2. Acknowledge your child’s feelings and validate them. Show empathy and understanding by saying things like “I understand you’re upset” or “I know this is hard for you”. 3. Use distraction techniques 4. Give your child choices to […]
When a child makes a serious threat, it shouldn’t be dismissed as just idle talk. Parents, teachers, or other adults should immediately talk with the child. If it is determined that the child is at risk and/or the child refuses to talk, is argumentative, responds defensively, or continues to express violent or dangerous thoughts or […]