Beyond the Bedlam

As a teacher, you're ready to solve problems, support students and families, and change lives through your classroom. But our profession is full of rules, boundaries, and requirements that are often beyond our control. Why should we and how can we be the leaders we desire to be when we're not really the person in charge? In this episode, Lauren shares four important reasons for and ways you can lead well in your classroom. Episode Website

For teachers who feel more comfortable in front of kids than grown-ups, building relationships with parents can feel tricky. In this episode, Lauren shares her favorite ways to build bridges toward relationships with students' families. Episode Website Parent Phone Call Script

Have you ever taken a trip to Target and $162.73 later after a quick trip through the dollar spot realize you're bleeding money for your classroom? We want to serve students well, but how can we do this without spending our whole paycheck or giving up our personal lives to write grants? In this episode, Lauren helps you reclaim part of your paycheck by sharing the details on her students' favorite things that are absolutely FREE!!!! Episode Website: https://beyondthebedlam.com/episode19 Win With Kids Playbook Resource Bundle: https://beyondthebedlam.com/win Connect on Social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyondthebedlam Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondthebedlamclassroom

There's always that “one kid” in your class—the one who will NOT cooperate no matter what you try. On this episode, Lauren shares trauma informed strategies she uses at the beginning of the school year to set students up for behavioral success. If you've ever struggled to get a student to cooperate, this episode is for you! Episode Website Win With Kids Workshop Bundle

Heading into a new school year brings all sorts of emotions: excitement, nervousness, enthusiasm, dread, hopefulness, overwhelm, and everything in between! From one teacher to another, this episode is a word of encouragement as you buckle up for this school year's ride! Episode Website Connect on Instagram Connect on Facebook

Have you ever looked at your back to school to-do list, gotten overwhelmed, and put it away for another day, hoping that the list would magically just disappear? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode, Lauren shares four simple ideas for a chaos-free back to school experience! Brain Bedlam Briefing Guide Beyond the Bedlam System Learn More about Incremental Progress (Episode 15) Beyond the Bedlam Resource Page--FREE Meal Planning Matrix here!

In this episode, Lauren shares all about the time she decided to quit coordinating chaos and how she made the shift from chaos toward calm in her personal and professional life. Episode Website Free Brain Bedlam Briefing Guide

In this episode, Lauren shares three shifts she made in her classroom to keep from losing her sanity with difficult classroom management situations. This episode is FULL of information that will be helpful to teachers of all content areas. https://beyondthebedlam.com/episode14 https://beyondthebedlam.com/coaching

Are you at a point in your teaching career that your head is anywhere but in the game? With all the things competing for our attention, keeping our head in the long teaching game can be hard. In this episode, we explore what we can learn from the world of sports about staying in the game and playing well! Show Notes FREE Resource for Chatterboxes in Your Classroom

What if team building didn't have to be a silly game or a lame outing? What if it didn't require a bunch of added tasks on your to-do list? What if being a team player was just as much about modeling in your relationships as it was doing things with other teachers? And what if it actually benefited YOUR quality of life? Listen to this episode for the inside scoop about how you can create a team spirit whether or not anyone else is on board! Links Mentioned in This Episode: Relationship Refresh Notes Episode 5: When Relationships Need a Refresh

The standard of "success" seems to be ever changing in education. In this episode we consider how we, as educators, decide what really matters and evaluate our own success in the classroom. beyondthebedlam.com/chatterbox beyondthebedlam.com/episode11

Teachers everywhere are sounding the alarm that they're feeling anxious and overwhelmed. This episode is straight from my heart to you--a message that not only does your work matter, but YOU matter too! This episode is all about encouraging you in your journey as you seek to serve others well. www.beyondthebedlam.com/episode10 instagram.com/beyondthebedlam

It's no secret that teachers are quintessential overachievers. We like a plan, and we like to execute on that plan like its outcome is the end all, be al for us. But did you know that executing every plan like it's the most important one is the fastest way to burn yourself out as a teacher? There's a better way.... Purposefully deciding to get a B-. Join us to learn why getting a B- might be the best grade you need this week! www.beyondthebedlam.com/episode9

Boundaries and Routines are like best friends, and in this episode we're talking about how to use boundaries to implement routines to help you survive spring!

It happens every spring like clockwork. Students get tired. Teachers get tired. And classroom management feels like a nightmare! In this episode, we're discussing what to do when kids' behavior is off the rails and how to refresh your classroom management if you're still hanging in there! Have questions? Connect with Lauren by e-mailing hello@beyondthebedlam.com or DM'ing on Instagram (@beyondthebedlam). www.beyondthebedlam.com/episode7

With all of the responsibilities we face, it's easy for teacher moms to feel overwhelmed and defeated. In this episode, we're exploring practical ways to shift our thinking so that we don't have to stay stuck in overwhelm and defeat. Click Here for the Defeat Distractions Freebie mentioned in this episode. www.beyondthebedlam.com/episode6

Relationships are hard, and sometimes they need a refresh! In this episode, we're talking about why relationships are important, what makes them fall apart, and hope for dealing with people who are difficult to love! Relationship Refresh Guide linked here. Read 1 Corinthians 13 here.

In today's episode we'll explore why it's important to take time for YOU and how to find time for yourself when other people's demands seem to be eating up all of your time!

Learn what causes teacher burnout and what you can do to avoid it as we speed to the end of the current school year!

Learn how to quickly organize your brain dump in a usable way! Video tutorial available at www.beyondthebedlam.com/episode2

In today's episode we'll define what bedlam is and how it surfaces in the life of a teacher mom, and create a simple action and lab for addressing the bedlam in your life. Episode companion freebie is at www.beyondthebedlam.com/episode1

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