Train Your Brain
I work with students regularly on the concept of cognitive restructuring. Students repeat the mantra, ”I can train my brain”. We talk about how powerful the brain is and how...
Relationships Matter
Behavior mainly occurs in a relationship. That’s the first of my nine Positive Behavior Principles. You want to change someone’s behavior? Strengthen the relationship. When we connect with...
Take Notice
Little things mean a lot – things like giving a purposeful and genuine smile or look of concern, noticing differences, remembering small details, or simply acknowledging someone by name....
Good Job
If we want to build students’ internal self-worth and help them get into the habit of evaluating their own choices, we might want to rethink the way in which we provide feedback.
Just as I...
Effective Affect
I believe too often we underestimate the power of our presence. This weekend I was reminded that just as a person can get a feel for the climate of a room by walking into it, so too can one...
Communal Accountability
And, we’re off. For many teachers tomorrow kicks off the second half of the school year. I find we usually get about a 24-hour reprieve before students come out of their vacation stupor and kick...
Communal Strength
There is something incredible about being in community with others. Don’t believe me? Scan Facebook. You will see endless posts about time spent with families and friends over the holidays –...
Be the Filter
Parents, although this should be of no surprise to you, be aware your children are being exposed to quite an array of real-world behaviors – and these behaviors are quite different from the...
Teach Skills &
Break Habits
Break Habits
