Stopping is hard. Think about it.  Have you ever tried to stop smoking, stop eating chocolate, stop watching Netflix, stop speeding, or stop drinking coffee? It’s just not easy is it?!? I think one of the biggest mistakes we make when we are making transitions with children is that we forget what it is like […] Read more…

Whether you’re a teacher or parent you’ll agree that your day is full of transitions.  Parents and teachers alike have told me over the years how challenging transitions can be whether in the classroom or home. This post is the first of a series of posts about strategies you can use regardless of your environment […] Read more…

Let’s face it, teachers love STUFF! I remember when I was growing up how often my mom and the other teachers I knew collected STUFF!  They saved everything from egg cartons, shoe boxes and toilet paper tubes to pie pans, rubber bands, and Pringles cans!  For heaven’s sake don’t throw away the Christmas cards!  🙂 […] Read more…

This is one of my favorite pictures of my little girl.  When she was little her favorite part of the Christmas celebration at our church was seeing baby Jesus.  Although this photo was taken several years ago, it is still a great reminder of what the season is all about–LOVE!  Taking time to connect and […] Read more…

STOP touching her!  Keep your hands to yourself! How many times have you heard yourself saying these things to one of your children? I remember when I was a child and we would all load up in the family station wagon to head out for a vacation.  There were three of us kids and I […] Read more…

I LOVE to use children’s books to help teach many skills.  One of my favorites is Social-emotional skills.  There are so many creative ideas you can use!  I have compiled a list of helpful books and resources on the handout that you find when you follow this link.  I had the opportunity to share this information with teachers […] Read more…

Young children have a difficult time managing their own behavior because of immature Executive Skills.  These skills aren’t fully develop until the age of about 24.  Adults constantly have to come alongside children and guide them as they develop these critical skills.  One time in our preschool day that was often difficult for children was […] Read more…

I have the privilege of presenting at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Conference tomorrow!  I will be sharing some of the highlights of Dr. Becky Bailey’s program, Conscious Discipline.  If you would like to learn more just follow this link to the handout! Read more…