Positive Parenting: Evidence-based Strategies for Reducing Tantrums in Young Children


    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)       […]

How to Teach Young Children Coping Skills


Coping skills are the strategies and techniques individuals use to manage stress and difficult emotions. Teaching coping skills is an essential aspect of mental health education and can help individuals better navigate challenging situations. This article will explore some of the best teaching methods for coping skills and the research supporting their effectiveness.

California’s Literacy Crisis: Science of Reading Has Taken Decades to Reach Classrooms


California is facing a literacy crisis. According to recent data, nearly 60% of California’s fourth-grade students are not proficient in reading, and this number is even higher for students from low-income families and students of color. This is a serious problem that must be addressed if we want to ensure that all students have the […]

Reaching Our Fullest Potential


“All of life is education and everybody is a teacher and everybody is forever a pupil.” Abraham Maslow  “The only happy people I know are the ones who are working well at something they consider important.” Abraham Maslow “What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.” Abraham Maslow “When […]

How YOUR Communication Skills Affects Your Relationship With Your Child


Better communication from parents leads to better relationships between parents & children. As parents & educators, we know how it feels when our feelings are diregarded. Many of us get frusterated or discouraged when the people we care about dont pay attention to us when we’re talking to them. We instill this message into children […]