Behavioral Cleanse
I find behaviors, much like dirt, build up over time. One reaction leads to another, and before long ingrained patterns of unfortunate behaviors become the norm. Put another way, many of our...
Enjoy the Journey
Perspective and attitude carry a great deal of weight when it comes to behavior. I need to keep this in mind as I move into the month of December. Of course my tendency is to speed up. I work...
Behavioral Back Stories
I know I’m am stating the obvious – but behavior is complicated. Rarely are the surface behaviors we see as simple as we make them out to be. Unfortunately we don’t always know the back stories...
Happy and Hectic Holidays
I confess. I have mixed feelings about this time of year. Though I love the months of November and December, it is a crazy busy time for educators: school programs, altered schedules, special...
I hate you … I love you
If I had a dime for every time I’ve heard a version of this situation I could have retired a long time ago. “A student in my third period class shuts down, calls me ‘evil’, and yells at me...
Are We There Yet?
The fine art of patiently waiting is a challenge for a great number of kids and adults. Please understand, I include myself in this group. Truth be known, I think I was better at the skill when...
Unintentional Impact
I think it happens more often than not. We get overly focused on one thing and fail to see the bigger picture of what is at play – or at least that is what I believe happens with teachers...
Positive Interactions
Ever notice how you can walk into a school or classroom and get a feel for the climate without anyone saying a word? Every individual has the opportunity to contribute to the overall emotional...
Teach Skills &
Break Habits
Break Habits
