Even the best parents struggle with how to discipline their toddlers. Follow these simple strategies for setting and enforcing boundaries with your 2-year-old.
Even the best parents struggle with how to discipline their toddlers. Follow these simple strategies for setting and enforcing boundaries with your 2-year-old.
Learning how to discipline a 1-year-old can be tricky at times. In this article, you'll find everything you need to know about discipline.
Does your 1 year old smile when you say NO? Should you discipline a 1 year old? How? Tons of tips from a mom of four plus 4 phrases...
I am thrilled beyond belief to be sharing an amazing new book with you today written by none other than Angela Watson of The Cornerstone for Teachers. Her new book entitled Unshakeable: 20 ways to enjoy teaching every day... no matter what is simply brilliant and I cannot wait to share my thoughts on Chapter 14. If you haven't had the opportunity to delve into Angela's work, I highly recommend her blog as a fantastic place to start. She has a wonderful way of combining practical, student (and teacher!)-friendly practices in a way that also inspires and challenges. Her voice shines through in a way that she is instantly relatable but also thoroughly knowledgeable and there are so many takeaways, it's hard to know where to start! I have been teaching for ten years and this chapter title sang my name loud and clear when I read it: Construct a self-running classroom that frees you to teach. Ahhhh! If there is one thing that I try to cultivate from the get-go each year, it's this! I am sure we are all too familiar with teachers that don't, or even years when we've put this task on the back-burner... and subsequently paid the price as the year continued. So I knew this chapter was an important one! Anymore, it's rare to find me nodding, notetaking, underlining, and thinking all at the same time when reading a "teacher book." I think we reach a point as teachers when we just start to skim for the "good stuff" and then leave the rest by the wayside. I will honestly tell you, I was completely caught up in this chapter and found myself nodding, notetaking, underlining, thinking, smiling, and more as I read... and then reread this chapter. Even though I was familiar with the concept, there were so many strategies, scenarios, examples, and practical techniques that my pen and mind never stopped moving as I read, and then reread ;) Angela stresses predictable routines... no.matter.what. YES! There are rarely "routine" days in the classroom, but the dedication as teachers that we show to the predictable routines we have taught can make all of the difference in our energy level and the level of learning we are able to accomplish in our classroom throughout the year. For example, in my own classroom, Morning Meeting happens no matter what. Regular days, testing days, field trip days.... we sit in an oval when the bell rings and have our meeting. It's familiar, it's student-led, and it gets us off on a predictable and positive note for the day. Because your time isn't spent organizing the tiny details of the daily routine, you have more energy and more brainpower to be able to incorporate some really amazing lessons! Now, both you and your students to become more creative and inspired within the systems you have in place. Not sure where to begin? She has loads of "use tomorrow" techniques that I know there will be something that will easily fit your style and boost your confidence. I even began a few the next day and was amazed how quickly my students adjusted to the new phrases or tips I was using, without any prompting or long discussion by me. There's a beauty in reading a well-written book by someone who is not only passionate, but has been in the classroom and has done what we've done. You can always, always tell a difference, and this book gives real teachers real solutions. One of my most favorite thoughts to take away, especially this time of year is, "Don't steal the struggle." When you truly move to a more student-run classroom, there will be more thinking, more reflection, and more struggle.... don't take that from them. This is, admittedly, a challenge for me. I like to keep the pace moving and I like to insert all of my wisdom (ha!) when I feel it's needed. Angela reminded me that in order for my classroom to truly be filled with learners and leaders, I need to take a step back and watch as they work to come to their own answers and solutions. This practice has helped me slow down with these end-of-year expectations and has allowed for my small groups to go more in-depth with something that may not be "test-worthy" but is much more "life-worthy." And isn't that what's most important, after all? She ends the chapter with a set of self-reflection questions for you as a teacher. These really challenged me to look at my own procedures and see where I am still clinging to the need for control, often unnecessarily. I cannot recommend this book enough. Either for the veteran teacher, as a way to inspire and breathe fresh air into current routines, or for the new teacher as a way to get off to a very strong start, or for those of us in the middle who are still tweaking and adjusting as we go.... there is something for everyone in Unshakeable. Read more about the 20 ways from Angela's book HERE and learn how to get your own copy HERE.
Does your 1 year old smile when you say NO? Should you discipline a 1 year old? How? Tons of tips from a mom of four plus 4 phrases...
If you know a teen who lies, you're certainly not alone. Take the time to understand why teens lie, and how you can build your connection to them.
By Joanne Blackerby We brought our second child home from the hospital in the usual bleary new baby haze. We planned for everything to make our daughter...
While our toddlers' brains are under construction to gain more control over their anger, Parents Ask Your Mom expert Emily Edlynn, Ph.D., says we can help in two critical areas: co-regulation and communicating that we are comfortable with anger as long as everyone stays safe.
Building a chore chart list for your kids? Read this post to find age-appropriate chores for kids of all ages including 2 year old up to 14 and over! All kids can help with the household chores and this post will show you how.
All of my hard work has finally paid off! I actually feel like my kiddies could walk in the door tomorrow and we would be ready to go! At th...
Toddlers can be cute as a button and show you more love than you thought possible while also exhausting you beyond belief. Here are the best toddler parenting tips.
Little kids are very attached to their parents and want to spend as much time as possible with them. Research has shown that kids experience a high level of stress in school and kindergarten because of the long separation from their parents and it affects the development of their brain negatively. But this situation can be improved if you know what to do. And that’s what our article is about.
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So I've been thinking lately, sometimes, especially at night, or when angry, it's hard for a few of my kids to wind down. I've been noticing those glitter bottles around pinterest and I think they would make the perfect calming down activity. That got me thinking....maybe there's also other tips I can use to help my sometimes-angry kids calm down. I've got a great roundup of ideas here, feel free to share and use if you could benefit too! 1. So here's the glitter bottles that I mentioned. Haven't tried them yet, but we seriously need them so bad.
… or rather How to raise our boys with character, who will care about themselves, others and our world. It seems that in this busy ever-changing world we have lost ...
In order to blossom into a healthy, new you, you'll need to ditch the weight loss drama once and for all! These weight loss tips can help!
What if I promised that if you play with your child on a regular basis, THEY will become more cooperative, and YOU will feel more energized?
