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WELCOME BACK!!!!! SEASON 3 IS BACK! JOIN THE TEACHERS AS WE GIVE YOU A PART 1 OF HOW TO START YOUR SCHOOL YEAR OFF GREAT WITH YOUR CHILD, SCHOOL FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY!!!! WHEW THE TEACHERS GOING IN...-MRS. WILSON
The church is a school, but it's not centered around classrooms, or lectures... and there are no stupid questions. Let's consider what enrollment in the school of Jesus looks like.
John Wimber said the church must be a hospital, a school, a family and an army. This week we consider the church as a hospital--why it's so close to the heart of Jesus, and why it's a value we can easily lose sight of.
Today our guest is Dr. Cynthia “Mama J” Johnson - Educator Consultant, Author, and speaker with a message of HOPE. We talk to Dr. Johnson about the vital role of school, family, and community partnerships in education. She emphasizes the need for a new approach to transform our education system from a "village of despair" to a "village of hope." She shares that by fostering intentional partnerships among schools, families, and communities, we can build stronger relationships and create positive change. Dr. Johnson, affectionately known as Mama J, also highlights the importance of involving families in the educational process to improve student outcomes. Learn More About CharacterStrong: Join us at the 2024 CharacterStrong National Conference Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Attend our next live product preview Visit the CharacterStrong Website Dr. Cynthia "Mama J" Johnson is an educator, speaker, consultant, and author. She began her educational journey in 1987, working in K-12 schools in rural, suburban, and urban environments as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, professional development coordinator, adjunct professor, director of alternative education, and executive director (until June 2024). Since 1993, Mama J has served as an educational consultant, working with districts across the county. Her research and work focuses on school connectedness and belongingness, reaching and teaching diverse student populations, effectively educating students who live in poverty, school-family-community partnerships; and disrupting, interrupting, and dismantling barriers to changing student outcomes for marginalized, underserved, and underrepresented youth. Mama J keeps it real, tells it like it is, and lets her light shine wherever she goes.
Each morning at the start of class, middle school teacher Alayna Tignor will play the “Affirmation Song” by Snoop Dogg and have her sixth and seventh grade students sing along. “Today is going to be an amazing day!” the students recite, some reluctantly. “My feelings matter! I get better every single day! I choose to feel happy!” Positive affirmations are a large part of Tignor's “Teen Living” class at Holman Middle School, which resembles a home economics course where teens learn life skills like cooking, laundry, sewing, and budgeting. Middle school is an interesting age – often a tumultuous one...Article LinkSupport the Show.
Patrick Brunken, VP of Addison Machine Engineering, joins The Fabricator Podcast to talk about the tube and pipe industry, running a multi-generational family-owned business, keeping up with tube mill technology, and moving operations from Chicago to Reedsburg, Wis. Brunken discusses the challenges and rewards of running a family-owned mid-sized company in the tube and pipe industry, and how his son has become the family's fourth generation to work in the business. He also about the changes in technology and the need for skilled workers in the industry. Brunken also mentions the growth in structural steel due to the increase in warehousing and the importance of serving the automotive industry. He emphasizes the importance of staying up-to-date with technology and the need for continuous learning in the industry. Brunken also discusses the competitive landscape and the advantages of being a family-owned company. He mentions the challenges of working with new customers and the importance of building relationships with them. Finally, he talks about the rewarding aspects of his job, the excitement of working in a diverse industry, and the valuable resources the organizations like Fabricators and Manufacturers Association offer to the sector. At the top, the guys about how a shop in Texas designed and fabricated the world's largest hex nut, which has been dubbed "Big Tex the Incredible Hex." The structure was built for Houston-area company Patriot Bolt. Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.
For over 30 years, Kathy's passion has been early childhood education. She has an education degree from Texas Tech University and taught for Coppell ISD and Hurst Euless Bedford ISD right here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area before starting her true love of teaching and directing weekday early childhood programs. She led a faith-based school in Fort Worth for several years and recently shifted her day-to-day life to provide consulting, training, and mentoring. In this podcast episode, Kathy discusses the importance of building a school family and the impact it has on early childhood development. She defines a school family as a place where children feel loved, cared for, and safe, emphasizing the role of relationships in brain development and learning. Kathy suggests creating a safe and loving environment in the classroom, where children have important roles and responsibilities. She also highlights the significance of routines and intentional connections in fostering a sense of safety and community. With this, she shares practical strategies such as job assignments, recognition of acts of kindness, and a calm corner for children to regulate their emotions. Overall, she emphasizes the importance of creating a positive and nurturing environment that supports the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children. If this concept is new to you, it may seem a bit overwhelming. Let me encourage you…you don't have to change everything you're doing in your classroom today. Pick one thing – maybe you want to try adding a personalized greeting to your day. Or maybe you just want to add some classroom jobs so every child helps your classroom function every day. Or maybe you just want to start using the “family” terminology as you talk to your students to help yourself and them shift your mindset into a community mindset. God has created us for community. He is the ultimate family-builder as He invites us to be a part of His family! Kathy's email is kathy@wymers.com As always, we would love to connect with you on Instagram HERE and on Facebook HERE.
In this heartwarming and insightful episode of SC Charter Chatter, we sit down with a dedicated parent from Odyssey Online Learning Charter School to hear her inspiring story and gain a unique perspective on the world of virtual education. Join us as we delve into the experiences of this extraordinary parent who has seen her child thrive in the Odyssey learning environment.Our guest will share her journey and the positive impact online learning has had on her child's education. From the flexible schedules that accommodate her family's unique needs to the dedicated and passionate educators at Odyssey, she'll reveal how this charter school has transformed their approach to learning.We'll explore the challenges they've overcome, the sense of community they've built, and the opportunities for growth that online learning has provided. Whether you're a parent considering online education options or an educator looking for fresh insights, this episode promises to be an enlightening and uplifting experience.Join us as we dive into the world of Odyssey Online Learning Charter School and learn how it's become a quality school choice option through the eyes of a passionate and dedicated parent. Don't miss this captivating episode that showcases the power of choice, adaptability, and the endless possibilities in modern education.Connect With SC Charter Chatter:Email the show at podcast@sccharterchatter.orgInstagramFacebookTwitterYouTube
In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy discuss the kids going back to school, teacher shortages and a few last-minute day trip vacations in the month of September. Remember, we are affiliated with AngelSense. If you are looking for a GPS tracker to help with a family member who may be an elopement risk, please check out AngelSense at https://www.angelsense.com/?ref=sarahstelmachbrown We are also affiliated with Memory Lane TV. It a multi-sensory and engaging series of programs adapted for people living with memory loss and their care partners. Check them out at: http://www.watchmemorylane.com?code=ambassadormltv11 And use the special promo code: AMBASSADORMLTV11 We are also affiliated with Carewell. Use this code and you can receive 30% off first order Care Products | 24/7 Service | 30% OFF 1st Autoship - Carewell Check out our sponsor http://www.favor-ct.org/ Please like share and subscribe to our podcast, also if you enjoy our content and to provide us with additional support, you can tip us here https://ko-fi.com/caregiverchroniclespodcast Or here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/caregivercg
In this episode, I share the breakdown of what was included in our first ever Back 2 School Family Meeting. In sharing, I hope it is helpful with your Back 2 School experience.
The transition from summer to school can be tricky for everyone, so getting clear about expectations and goals for the upcoming year can help everyone feel more prepared and at ease. By involving everyone in setting goals around family, home, and school responsibilities, you can foster a sense of ownership and teamwork within the family, which not only helps lighten the load for you, but also teaches your kids valuable life skills. Tune in to this episode to find out how to ensure a smooth transition and create a sense of shared purpose as you start the new school year. Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/262
Kristin Chesterman is a deep believer that all behavior is a form of communication. Addressing the lack of skills in a student (or scholar as she refers to them) is the key to regulation success. As a Title 1 Behavioral Support Teacher serving approximately 615 students in Indiana, Kristin shares personal examples of how the implementation of Conscious Discipline's powers, skills, and strategies in connection with Brain State knowledge cultivate an inclusive School Family. In this episode, she explains how Conscious Discipline provided the framework for a Junior Coaching Program and prompted a transformative shift in their school culture among their teachers. Essential Takeaways: For implementation success, teachers and administrators need to be open and curious about their perspectives concerning outcomes. A behavioral or SEL approach does not have to be prescriptive: Conscious Discipline is a framework. All behavior is a form of communication, and fortifying skills rather than denying access/inclusion is the path to self-regulation success. Vulnerability is key to connection. Regulation starts with the adults in the room. What you give to others, you strengthen within yourself. Important Links: Creating the School Family: https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/school-family/ Kristin Chesterman's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-chesterman-75b9b746 Event: Connecting with Children Who Are Hard to Reach https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/team-registration-2023-connecting-with-hard-to-reach-children/ Four Elements of Connection: https://consciousdiscipline.com/resources/four-elements-of-connection/ Related Resources: RTI and Conscious Discipline: https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/type/rti-and-conscious-discipline/ Response to Intervention and Conscious Discipline: https://consciousdiscipline.com/resources/response-to-intervention-and-conscious-discipline/ Handling Upset: The Adult-First Mindset Shift: https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/team-registration-handling-upset-the-adult-first-mindset-shift/ Show Outline: - :00 Introduction - 2:35 Punishment and Consequences - 3:41 Introduction to Kristin Chesterman - 9:01 Conscious Discipline was the bridge between neuro-anatomy studies and structures, powers, and skills - 9:30 A pivot to adult-first regulation and Brain State identification - 13:01 Brain state strategies - 13:50 Summary of Tier 1 - 19:26 Brain Smart Start - 21:29 What you give to others, you strengthen in yourself - 23:06 Junior Coach Program Development - 23:35 Sentence starters: You were hoping______. You wanted_____. - 24:00 Junior Coach Success Stories: Keeping the School Family intact - 30:20 Implementation at Home - 33:55 Equal Opportunity Learning Environment - 34:24 All Behavior is Communication - 40:00 Takeaways Thank you for listening Thank you for choosing to spend your precious time with us today. If you enjoyed this episode, please share its valuable information with others via your favorite social media platforms.
Today we sat with Smooth of Smooths Barber Shop out of the 805. Smooth is an entrepreneur who has owned multiple barber shops in the Ventura and Oxnard area. We talked about his life in the 805, starting off in barber school in Long Beach, mentoring other barbers, family life, travel and much more. Make sure to check Smooth out and show him some love! Guest: @SmoothsBarberShop Host: @Frank_Downstar Supported by* @Downstar @Downstar_Skate Downstarinc.com HyperURL.co/Downstar @DowntimeWithDownstar
For over 25 years, the students and teachers at Washington Elementary School in Bloomington have shared a Thanksgiving meal together. Here's what they're thankful for this year.
*Trigger warning: This episode contains content concerning cancer, loss and grief.* Specials teachers, like those in art, and physical education, often see every student in the school, but only for a short time. The question often arises, “Can these teachers use Conscious Discipline effectively?” The answer is unequivocally yes, as demonstrated by this month's guest Rachel Frasier. Rachel is a dance specialist at an elementary school. She utilizes Conscious Discipline extensively in her program where students conduct classroom management tasks independently and carry the self-regulation skills they learn into other classrooms that may not be practicing Conscious Discipline. This is a common experience for specials teachers using Conscious Discipline; what sets Rachel's story apart is the way the School Family she cultivated was able to help her during her husband's chemotherapy treatments and eventually in mourning his death. Learn more about Conscious Discipline in specials classrooms, managing the process of grieving within a School Family and how the resilience skills that are central to Conscious Discipline play out in real life in this touching episode. Essential Takeaways • Specials teachers impact every student in the school. The skills and strategies students learn in specials transfer to other classrooms. • Conscious Discipline looks similar in the specials classroom as it does elsewhere in the school, with elements like a Brain Smart Start and a meaningful job for every student. • Through the practice of Conscious Discipline, children learn how to recognize, accept, discuss, and empathize with big feelings. With these resiliency skills as a foundation, children are better able to manage their feelings and the challenges that accompany loss and grief. They are also better able to empathize with others who are experiencing difficult times. • Even with an extensive skillset, there are times when it is important to seek help. Adults instill this value in children by serving as Safekeepers in the classroom, by asking for and being willing to receive help themselves, and by framing problem behaviors as a call for help. Important Links • How to Be a Safekeeper: Emotional Safety for Adults (https://consciousdiscipline.com/how-to-be-a-safekeeper-emotional-safety-for-adults/) Product Mentions • Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/easy-to-love-difficult-to-discipline/ • Managing Emotional Mayhem https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/managing-emotional-mayhem/ • Elevate Conscious Discipline conference https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/elevate-social-emotional-learning-conference-22/ Show Outline • 0:00 Introduction • 0:35 What is Conscious Discipline • 1:00 Moving from coercion to community • 3:35 Introducing Rachel Frasier • 5:30 Building a School Family with a lot of students and not a lot of time • 7:35 Meaningful jobs for students keeps Rachel on track and handles classroom management • 8:45 Moving between regular classrooms and a Conscious Discipline classroom • 9:17 Story about how a second grader working on self-regulation helps others • 10:10 Academic crossover • 13:40 The School Family and virtual learning • 15:50 Rachel's personal story; leaning on Conscious Discipline during grief and loss • 19:00 When there's a substitute teacher • 22:48 Being around children during personal tragedy • 25:45 Working through grief and knowing when to seek professional help • 31:47 Takeaways “…they're not afraid of feeling their feelings” • 33:01 Advice for teachers just starting out • 38:55 Q&A: How can a parent get started with Conscious Discipline • 43:21 Conscious Discipline is celebrating THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with us and we are grateful. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms.
The Sri Mahalakshmi School family in a remote Nepali village was delighted to hear that 20-year-old Australian Stephanie Ho had run 300 kilometres to raise money for them. Nepal Correspondent Sewa Bhattarai spoke with the principal, Tulak Bahadur Rai. - अस्ट्रेलियाली नागरिक स्टेफनी हो आफूहरूको सहयोगार्थ अर्थ सङ्कलनका लागि ३०० किलोमिटर दौडिएको समाचार सुनेर धादिङ स्थित श्री महालक्ष्मी विद्यालय परिवार हर्षविभोर भएका छन्। सो स्कूलका प्रिन्सिपल तुलकबहादुर राईसँग नेपाल संवाददाता सेवा भट्टराईले गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।
Some of us wonder why your schooldays are said to be the happiest days of your life. Many find them a struggle – including Isabella who experienced all the usual teenage angsts along with family issues and mental health concerns. But although she was so down on herself, others recognised what a remarkable young woman Isabella is and came to her aid – including a very special Lifeline support group
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This was recorded September 2021. You will hear me say "Body Story Project." Since this interview, things have changed! This is The Body Story Movement. Genova is my cousin! We recently met in May 2021 while I was visiting St. Croix, a beautiful island where our family is from. We hit it off right away while I was visiting, diving into our personal body stories and talking of our romantic relationships. She has a sweet disposition, her heart is warm and you feel her beautiful spirit in this interview. I enjoyed this time learning more about her body story and I'm happy to be sharing it with you! Stories have to move for The Body Story Movement to exist! Please share :) I am Coco Benitez, the founder of The Body Story Movement and I want to say thank you very much for listening. I am interviewing women from all over asking, “what is your body story and where would you like to begin?” The Body Story Movement was created in 2021 to encourage girls and women to hold appreciation for their bodies during each phase of their life; all through the exchange of powerful personal storytelling! Coco's desire in creating the Body Story Movement derives from struggles with loving her own body through the years and wishing she could hear others' most personal reflections. Today utilizing her skills as a life coach, Coco interviews women asking, “what is your body story and where would you like to begin?” Collecting these powerful stories is phase I. Phase II is the Body Story Movement Scholarship. This enriched mentorship experience cultivates connection between ambitious young women in high school & college and professional women ready to serve as mentors. For a year, mentors and mentees will engage in sponsored events in the Washington, DC area, curated to encourage mental, physical and emotional well-being. Body Story Movement Socials will be emersed throughout the year-long experience, with participant data collected along the journey to share feedback with national and local supporters. If you would like to support The Body Story Movement email bodystorymovement@gmail.com If you feel moved by these stories, your support is greatly appreciated. Venmo @bodystorymovement or PayPal @Bodystorymovement Follow @thebodystorymovement for more clips of stories! Loving your body is a life long journey and The Body Story Movement exist to make that easier :) With love, Coco IG: @coachwithcoco LinkedIn: Natasha Coco Benitez Email: bodystorymovement@gmail.com
A few weeks ago, a recent graduate of Springville High School is suspected of shooting his former girlfriend before turning the gun on himself. She was a junior at the school. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to check in on the Springville High School community to see how everyone is doing. Her guests this week are former state Representative Ronda Menlove and Lisa Walker, certified athletic trainer and teacher at Springville High School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This series focuses on topics that can help schools and communities successfully design and implement school responder models. This podcast features Dr. Jeff Vanderploeg and Dr. Jeana Bracey from the Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut as part of our School Responder Model podcast series to discuss school, family, community partnerships. NCYOJ's Dr. Crystal Brandow will be moderating this discussion. The series was produced by NCYOJ with support from the National Institute of Justice. The NCYOJ originally developed and maintained this podcast. The NCYOJ was operated by Policy Research, Inc. and operated from 2001 to 2022 and was formerly known as the National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice. The NCYOJ improved life opportunities for youth through systems and practice improvement initiatives. This podcast should be viewed as a reference. It has not been updated since its publication. A transcript of this podcast is available at: https://www.prainc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NIJ_SRM_CHDI_SFCP-020975.pdf. This transcript has not been made 508 compliant. If you would like a 508 compliant version of this podcast's transcript, please email communications@prainc.com. This podcast was first shared in 2021.
In honor of Valentine's Day, Haley is talking all about keeping up important relationships with loved ones during dental school and also touches on making new friends with classmates. Engage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/groups/703580220572972/ Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/703580220572972/ Haley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleyschultzdental/
Last week, we talked about being diagnosed as an adult with ADHD, this week we talk to Lilly Gaedhe about her childhood revelations and how it's impacted her schooling and family. Oh and we talk about shame and capitalism, of course. Find us at: Patreon.com/bipolarbicoastal Facebook.com/groups/bipolarbicoastalsecret On Facebook and Instagram by searching "Bipolar Bicoastal"
On this special episode of Highest Aspirations, we're sitting down to speak with 2021 Ellevation Scholarship Winner Sirenia Garcia from Deer Park ISD in Texas. Sirenia was born and raised in Texas and plans on attending the University of St. Thomas in Houston in the fall, where she will be studying Music Education and minoring in psychology. She hopes to become a school counselor or school principal - we love to hear that! As you'll hear in the episode, Sirenia is very open about the struggles she faced in school as a multilingual learner, as well as the important role that her teachers had in encouraging her to persevere. She shares great advice for current students on staying diligent and motivated despite challenges they might face. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. If you'd like to hear more conversations with scholarship recipients, check out the Scholarship Winners playlist on our Spotify. If you have an idea for a topic or guest for a future highest aspirations episode, please feel free to reach out to me at stevens@ellevationeducation.com. You can find additional resources and episode takeaways on our ELL Community page at ellevationeducation.com/ellcommunity. If you haven't done so already, we invite you to join our ELL Community while you're there so you get weekly resources, strategies and tips from that you can use right away. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/highest-aspirations/message
The DSC Show for Friday 10/29/21: We played Summer School and Family Feud, we also heard about a new Advanced Placement class and a march for small dongs!
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools went virtual. Others opted for a hybrid format, with some students learning in school and some learning from home. Even now, with record numbers of students quarantining, schools and families continue to vacillate between face-to-face and virtual learning. This presents challenges for teachers, students, and families. Before the pandemic, most schools had no established curriculum or guidance for virtual learning. And many teachers quickly discovered that fostering connection and teaching skills was tough to do through a computer screen. In this episode, Dr. Becky Bailey talks with early childhood educators Jennifer Kist and Jill Hegarty about their experiences with virtual learning. Jennifer and Jill saw virtual learning as an opportunity to bring Conscious Discipline and SEL skills into the home, connecting home families with the School Family in ways that wouldn't have been possible otherwise. Their approach to virtual learning focused on connection. It was individualized enough to meet each child's needs, while being universal enough to function collectively. Listen in to learn how Jennifer and Jill used creativity, brilliance, and Conscious Discipline to make virtual learning a meaningful experience. ESSENTIAL TAKEAWAYS Jennifer and Jill made School Family Circle Time Books for each child to take home. They continued to incorporate the Brain Smart Start, Wish Well Ritual, greetings, jobs, and more into their virtual lessons. They also sent home breathing strategies, and they used virtual learning as an opportunity to coach parents in managing their child's moment of upset. Some parents were hesitant at first, but they were soon fully bought in and engaged. Jennifer and Jill teach children with special needs and IEPs, many specifically related to social-emotional goals. They met with children individually to work on skills like conflict resolution, and they saw enormous growth. Meaningful connection and learning is possible in any format, even with limited resources. With Conscious Discipline, relationships and interactions are the SEL curriculum. SHOW OUTLINE 0:34 What is Conscious Discipline? 0:55 Introduction of special guests Jennifer Kist and Jill Hagerty 1:33 Join Dr. Becky Bailey in conversation with Jennifer and Jill 2:33 Virtual learning during the pandemic 4:30 Embedding Conscious Discipline into virtual learning 10:46 Parent participation in virtual learning 15:01 Virtual School Family jobs 17:00 Working on IEP goals and SEL skills virtually 23:15 SEL strategies you can use with limited resources 27:28 Lessons you can teach with limited resources 30:20 How much time should kids spend learning virtually? 32:23 Recap 34:52 What's Becky up to? There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms. Also, would you consider taking 60-seconds to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes? Your feedback is extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and I love to hear your feedback! Also, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!
Traveling the road to better teaching with Kayla Luke as we discuss an entry in her field experience journal. Teacher's Journey: Mile Markers on the Road to Better Teaching is sponsored by the University of Mississippi School of Education (https://education.olemiss.edu/) and is an Amidon Planet (https://amidonplanet.com/) production. For more on portfolio development at the University of Mississippi School of Education, check out Portfolio School (https://sites.google.com/go.olemiss.edu/soeportfolio/home?authuser=0). Links from the Episode Kayla Luke's Portfolio (https://sites.google.com/go.olemiss.edu/kaylalukeportfolio/home?authuser=0) and Field Experience Journal artifact page (https://sites.google.com/go.olemiss.edu/kaylalukeportfolio/artifacts/field-experience-journal?authuser=0). School, Family, and Community Partnerships Your Handbook for Action by Epstein et. al. (https://www.google.com/books/edition/School_Family_and_Community_Partnerships/QflmDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0) Special Guest: Kayla Luke.
Old School Family Pics 09/13/2021
In this episode of I Am Essence, Taylor features her very first guests on the podcast - her mom and sister! Listen as they dive into what goes into building relationships, having routines, Taylor's mom's "car ride talks," and embracing your inner child among other points on the importance of family! Here is to Transforming Beauty on all levels and manifesting a better your! Brought to you by Sono Essence, Crystal Infused Skincare Music featured: "Bright Skies" by Audio Hertz Hosted by Taylor Scarpello Produced by Keith Haas --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iamessence/message
Strategies to Build Family and Youth Engagement to Keep Kids in School
This series focuses on topics that can help schools and communities successfully design and implement school responder models. This podcast features Dr. Jeff Vanderploeg and Dr. Jeana Bracey from the Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut as part of our School Responder Model podcast series to discuss school, family, community partnerships. NCYOJ's Dr. Crystal Brandow will be moderating this discussion. The series was produced by the National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice with support from the National Institute of Justice. Access the episode transcript at the following link: https://srm.policyresearchinc.org/img/resources/NIJ_SRM_CHDI_SFCP-020975.pdf
Luke is back from vacation and we are back to the Weekly Review show...with a catch. We are trying out two weekly review shows, Wednesday and Friday so we can talk more books, but have each show more manageable. Tell us what you think for the show going forward. If you want more, head over to patreon.com/weirdsciencemanga. to listen to our Patreon Manga Picks of the Week Show featuring Don't Blush, Sekime-san!, My Hero Academia (Endeavor's Mission) & Witch Watch Make sure to subscribe and rate the show, and email us @ weirdsciencemanga@gmail.com . Check us out on Twitter @weirdmanga ---------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:49 - High School Family Chapter 48 0:17:19 - Undead Unluck Chapter 73 0:27:34 - Hunters Guild: Red Hood Chapter 5 Luke's Lightning Round: 0:45:23 - My Hero Academia Chapter 32 0:50:14 - Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 153 0:56:32 - Blue Box Chapter 15 1:23:56 - Ayakashi Triangle Chapter 54
I took a break from recording to assess if there is truly an old school family. During the break, I assessed families, conversations, and television to reach a conclusion. The conclusion I reached is that there is an Old School Family that I feel I can explain or describe.
You may not have heard of today's guest but, if you're active on social media, you're likely to encounter her work. Dr. Dominiqua Griffin is the Co-founder and CEO of Black Women PhDs, which bridges the formal and informal spaces for Black women along their doctoral journey. There's plenty of focus on the challenges of pursuing doctoral and post-doctoral studies, but in today's episode, we zoom in on how to maximize the joy of doing something you are passionate about. Dr. Griffin describes how her experience growing up in a dual culture household in the Bronx has shaped her identity and brought special insights that she brings to her research and work. Next, she tells us why she chose a doctoral program with both comparative and international education pieces, how she found support in an all-female cohort, and what she has come to define as community: being around people who have your best interests at heart. Dr. Griffin touches on her work doing an ethnographic study in Barbados, how she completed her studies in five years, and offers an imperative piece of advice to anyone approaching their studies: find joy! She reveals her biggest points of pride, from creating a powerful community at Black Women PhDs to practicing advocacy and connecting with others along the way. We talk about what motivated her to start her passion project and how she manages with a plate piled very high. In closing, Dr. Griffin tells us a bit about the Ambassadors Program and its international clusters, also offering some final words of wisdom: rely on your community, do what brings you joy, and just go for it! We hope you join us. Connect with Dr. Dominiqua Griffin on LinkedIn, and at Black Women PhDs , Black Women PhDs on Facebook, Black Women PhDs on Twitter, and Black Women PhDs on Instagram.If you are a Black woman interested in joining the Cohort Sistas community or you're looking for more information on how to support or partner with Cohort Sistas, please visit our site at www.cohortsistas.com.Find us on Twitter and Instagram, and don't forget to follow the Cohort Sistas podcast, rate, and leave us a quick review wherever you're listening.
Since there will be no new chapters next week (Olympics!), we divided up the books and this week you get Hunters Guild: Red Hood, Witch Watch, Ayakashi Triangle and High School Family! If you want more, head over to patreon.com/weirdsciencemanga. to listen to our Patreon Manga Picks of the Week Show featuring Undead Unluck 72, Me & Roboco 50, and Candy Flurry 13 Make sure to subscribe and rate the show, and email us @ weirdsciencemanga@gmail.com . Check us out on Twitter @weirdmanga ---------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:14 - Hunters Guild: Red Hood Chapter 4 0:19:30 - Witch Watch Chapter 23 0:38:54 - Ayakashi Triangle Chapter 53 0:50:43 - High School Family Chapter 47 0:59:51 - Gem of the Week 1:00:40 - Book of the Week --------------------------------------------------- This week's Patreon Manga Pick of the Week Podcast Ep 4: Undead Unluck 72, Me & Roboco 50, and Candy Flurry 13 ----------------------------------------- My Hero Academia, manga and anime, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Shonen Jump, Manga Podcast, One Piece, Naruto, Dragon Ball, hunter x hunter, death note, shaman king
God has led Simeon and Brettnay to be a home school family. Home education is so much more than just school; it is a way of life. In this episode, they outline the main reasons why they have chosen this path for their family. Whatever education model God leads your family to, the child's education is always the parent's responsibility. We must be engaged and purposeful in this area. Follow Brettnay's motherhood journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow her at www.instagram.com/nohighercalling_ and www.nohighercalling.org
Conscious Discipline is not a boxed curriculum; it's a foundation on which you build your interactions, relationships, school culture and approach to discipline. It equips you with an internal system of wise choices and creative problem solving. The Powers of Conscious Discipline make it possible to tap into this internal system and access your brilliance. In this episode, you'll hear from Luke Jankee, principal of Verrado Elementary School in Arizona, on how he creatively applied the principles of Conscious Discipline to manage bullying and drama. Luke built an innovative process for conflict resolution on the foundation of a unified School Family. He implemented a proactive, peer-mediated approach and saw tremendous results. Join Dr. Becky Bailey in conversation with Luke Jankee to learn more about his approach to conflict resolution, his insight on Conscious Discipline implementation and the School Family, and more. Essential Takeaways • Verrado Elementary was a great school prior to implementation, but they wanted to continue growing and improving. Luke believed that Conscious Discipline improved upon what they were already doing and was best for kids, so they had an obligation to implement it for their students. He later discovered Conscious Discipline was extremely helpful for adults too. • There was initial resistance from some staff members, but people got on board once they observed that Conscious Discipline worked. • Having a School Family gives Verrado Elementary a connected culture with a positive, welcoming atmosphere. It has carried the school through tragedy and difficult situations, including the COVID-19 pandemic. • Luke's peer mediation process involves meeting with students who are in conflict once a week. Each week, he gives them an assignment: “Next week, I need you to tell me one positive, kind, or helpful thing that you see in the other person.” Throughout this process, some students previously in conflict have become friends. • This approach to conflict resolution is a creative hybrid of the Conflict Resolution Time Machine, P.E.A.C.E Process, and Kindness Recorder. It has saved time and brought the students, families and community closer together. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Conscious Discipline Events ( https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/events/) • Seven Powers (https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-powers/) Product Mentions • Event: Conscious Discipline for Administrators (https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/conscious-discipline-for-administrators/) • Conflict Resolution Time Machine (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/conflict-resolution-time-machine/) • Kindness Tree (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/kindness-tree/) • Creating the School Family (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/creating-the-school-family/) • Building Resiliency: Returning to School in Uncertain Times (Ages PreK-5th+) (https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/building-resiliency-in-uncertain-times/) Show Outline 0:38 What is Conscious Discipline? 1:05 Introduction of topic and guest 1:55 Join Dr. Bailey in conversation with guest Luke Jankee 2:42 Luke's introduction to Conscious Discipline 3:56 Why men are sometimes hesitant about Conscious Discipline 6:12 Introducing Conscious Discipline to staff 7:04 Results of Conscious Discipline implementation and the School Family 8:01 Innovative conflict resolution process to address drama and bullying 13:28 Impact on parents and community 16:33 Recap 18:53 What's Becky up to? 19:32 What's Becky celebrating? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms.
Spilled the tea with Adrian Yanez about mortal combat, his upcoming fight, and a whole bunch of other stuff! Tune in now!
A bit more streamlined, but we will get it even better! Manga galore and both Lightning Rounds for you all! Make sure to subscribe and rate the show, and email us @ weirdsciencemanga@gmail.com . Check us out on Twitter @weirdmanga and get early access to 14 episodes @ patreon.com/weirdsciencemanga. This week's new early access manga is Case Closed Chapter 1 "A Modern Day Sherlock Holmes" -------------------------------------------- Ayakashi triangle Chapter 47 (02:15) Undead Unluck Chapter 66 (14:42) Sakamoto Days Chapter 26 (23:01) Jim's Lightning Round: Don't Blush Sekime-San Chapter 20 (33:48), High School Family Chapter 41 (36:18) Witch Watch Chapter 17 (40:26) Blue Box Chapter 8 (54:40) Luke's Lightning Round: Black Clover Chapter 295 (1:10:49) Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 151 (1:16:31) Dr. STONE Chapter 199 (1:20:25) 'Tis time for torture princess chapter 100 (1:23:21) Candy Flurry Chapter 7 (1:26:01) Mashle: Magic and Muscles Chapter 65 (1:34:52) Kaiju #8 Chapter 36 (1:41:11) -------------------------------------------- #Manga #Anime #Comics #ComicBooks #MyHeroAcademia #DemonSlayer #JujutsuKaisen #ShonenJump #MangaPodcast #OnePiece #Naruto #DragonBall #hunterxhunter #deathnote #shamanking --------------------------------------------
In this episode we’re joined by guest Grant from Chip and Ironicus; History Honeys; and Six Feats Under. We discuss why you should read Ryou Nakama's Shonen Jump manga High School Family: Kokosei Kazoku. Show Notes: You can reach us at shonenflop@gmail.com or on Twitter @shonenflopcast Episode art by Shannon (IG: illuminyatea) You can find Grant on Twitter (@Gen_Ironicus); his site, chipandironicus.com; and his other shows at: historyhoneys.podbean.com, sixfeatsunder.com, soundcloud.com/sex_archie Be sure to join the Shonen Flop Discord where you can talk to us, play games with the community, and join the comic book book club! Find it at https://discord.gg/4hC3SqRw8r Shoutouts: Dice Casters: dicecasters.squarespace.com Anime Out of Context: animeoutofcontext.podbean.com Words of Heart Podcast: podpage.com/words-of-heart The Nerd Alternative: linktr.ee/thenerdalternative
Welcome to the new Weekly Jump, presented as part of our partnership with The Geekly Grind podcast network. Here, we give first look reactions and reviews to various manga and anime series. On this week's episode:Page Flips: High School Family: Kokosei KazokuBonus Screen Time: The Way of the HousehusbandScreen Time: Death ParadeWant to learn more about the show or just chat with us? Write to us at bandsgetjumped@gmail.com, tweet us @bandsgetjumped on twitter, or find us on reddit at r/getjumped/ Wanna get your geekly needs met weekly! Well head on over to http://www.thegeeklygrind.com/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/BlakeAndSpencerGetJumped)
This episode of the Download we sit down with Mrs. Fox and Ms. Wayne and discuss the upcoming family engagement night. We also discuss the positive impacts of the literacy grant and how it is helping teachers learn together at the high school.
There's 168 hours in the week...in this episode, I help you figure out how to balance your family, health and job as a teacher.
THIS EPISODE: Balancing Work, School & Family. We all have a ton on our plate including school, work, and family. We talk about juggling it all. Tonight's show is Hosted by Amanda alongside the other ladies of Clutch by The Real Girlfriends Across America. Clutch onto your textbooks and listen on! ABOUT US: Clutch podcast by Real Girlfriends Across America is a company that has a foundation and mission to build lifelong friendships with women across the Globe. Call us at (516) 387-1748 every Sunday - Thursday at 9:00pm EDT / 6:00pm PDT as we bring you hot trending topics. We want to hear from YOU! We would love to hear of any topics that you want us to discuss. FOLLOW US on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / YouTube VISIT OUR WEBSITE at realgirlfriends.org and EMAIL US at realgirlfriends7@gmail.com Clutch podcast by Real Girlfriends Across America --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/real-girlfriends-aa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-girlfriends-aa/support
This episode is a big breath of fresh air for all...of...us. Whether you have boys or girls, whether you homeschool, distance school, (or aren't sure what you're doing for school!
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"My Principal is Black!" Dr. Ayanna Gore, Executive Director/Principal, Science Teacher Fitness Instructor, Hit The Floor Studies highlight how having Black educators is a benefit for ALL students. On today's episode, we are joined by my high school classmate, former colleague Dr. Ayanna Gore, Executive Director/Principal, Science Teacher, Rapper, Dancer, Fitness Leader (she's so much more than a triple threat!). From the south side of Chicago, to upstate NY, and now settled on the west coast in Seattle, Dr. Gore reflects on the magical moments she's experienced in the classroom, and the impact of her race on her non-Black students. Notable talking points: - After the "N" word, "A Learning Moment" - Protection by parents, "By Any Means Necessary" - The need for leadership and development training as school leaders, "Grab the resources available" - The importance of Black women mentorship, "Phenomenal Woman" As a student, a teacher and an administrative leader, Ayanna always recognized the power in building a school family, rooted in the collectivist culture of the Black community. As a Black woman in leadership, she speaks on the differences and disparities, the power of exposure, and the blessing of influence.
On today's show, we're joined by Amber Adrian, former Teach For America teacher, to talk about what racism means, how it shows up in our world, and what we, even in our small towns, can do about it. Confronting Racism Episode Summary: Amber Adrian, former Teach For America teacher, shares a few of her personal stories and offers some practical ideas for how we, even in the smallest of towns across America, can begin to open our minds and hearts to what systemic racism is, how it affects us as a society, and what our individual and collective roles are in changing it. About Amber Adrian: Amber Adrian is a former middle school English teacher who worked in Los Angeles through Teach For America and was a founding staff member at a unique charter school in St. Paul, MN. She was raised in the Mitchell, SD, area and recently relocated back there alongside her husband Ryan, a native of the Twin Cities. Amber is a freelance writer and an at-home parent to her daughters, Alice (4) and Clare (2). When she isn't cooking or tending to toddler emotions, she writes materials for businesses, maintains a blog and monthly(ish) newsletter, and writes occasionally for the local paper. Amber has a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Education, and she's passionate about conversation, community, and personal growth. In this episode, we tackle… What is systemic racism and why is it so important that we understand the difference between that and overt acts of racism? For many of us, when we hear the word “racist” we take personal offense to the suggestion that we play a role because frankly, most of us are not bad people that truly hate people of color. But Amber shares a lot of information about the nature of systemic racism and how it's not about individual acts, but it's about an entire system designed originally to keep POC from advancing. There are remnants of that original system left today, which makes access difficult for some and not for others. What's the reason that we don't engage in discussions about race more in small towns/rural America? In this time of heightened politicizing, it's because the language around racial equality and justice for all typically belongs to the liberal side of the aisle. With small towns and much of rural America being more conservative politically, we hesitate to have these conversations because we don't want to align with the “other side”. As Amber shares, you'll hear that race isn't about sides. This is about humanity and how we each have a role to play in ensuring that everyone is seen, valued, and welcomed in our society. Listen to this episode to hear more about: Why listening is the key to unlocking more understanding What it means that racism is “the water we swim in” How to start the work of learning and growing our own understanding about racism What our role is and why it matters, even in small towns When good intentions matter and when they don't Why “call-out culture” is unproductive to the actual cause we're claiming to care about How to approach this topic with love, grace and calming energy Links Mentioned Teach For America The Banker: Movie Rebecca mentioned about redlining Systemic Racism Explained: “Now This” video Rebecca mentioned seeing on Facebook Article: Blackface: The Birth of an America Stereotype Emmett Till post written by Amber's friend: https://amybosthenegar.com/blog/emmett-till Amber's blog post about Philando Castile: https://alternativegrace.com/philando-castile-and-shalom/ The book Amber is reading right now: White Fragility The poetry book mentioned in the episode: Bronx Masquerade One of the most helpful books for Amber when she was teaching: Everyday Antiracism: Getting Real About Race in School Family movie to encourage inclusion: Zootopia Connect with Amber Blog: http://alternativegrace.com Instagram: @amber.adrian Newsletter: https://alternativegrace.com/slow-curated-words-for-a-more-intentional-life/
The stress of quarantine parenting is real. As moms, we have more pulling at us now than ever before... working from home, educating at home, and juggling all of our other responsibilities as well. Actually, saying it's stressful is an understatement. Join Erin and Brooke for today's episode as they interview David Thomas and Sissy Goff, authors and counselors to families in Nashville, TN. David and Sissy offer practical advice and wisdom for parents like: How to know if you're coping in an unhealthy way Healthy ways to deal with the stressors related to Covid-19 parenting How to recognize signs that our kids need more attention and help from us during quarantine And more! Find links to helpful resources and everything mentioned in this episode at www.millionprayingmoms.com/046-healthy-ways-to-handle-the-work-school-family-stress-during-quarantine-2020
At its core, Conscious Discipline is a relationship program. Our brain is a social brain that develops through relationships. To change the brain for optimal learning, we must create optimal relationships. No matter how you choose to weave Conscious Discipline into your classroom, school or district, remember: As we improve relationships, we improve learning. In this podcast, you’ll hear from J.C. Commander, a dean of students for South Euclid-Lyndhurst City School District in Ohio. As the dean of students in a small district, J.C. wears many hats. Whether he’s working with students who are truant and their families, coaching basketball, or teaching breathing strategies to young children, J.C. puts relationships at the forefront. Listen in to learn how Conscious Discipline has helped J.C. and his district prioritize relationships in order to optimize learning. Essential Takeaways • Often, the reason children miss school is relationship-based. They may have social issues or lack relationships with their teachers. In other cases, it’s helpful to work with parents to establish a routine that helps children successfully get up and get to school in the morning. • Athletics are a great way to build relationships with students through common interests. • With older children, a Friends and Family Board can serve as motivation. Students revisit photos of their parents or other family members as a reminder of their “why.” • In your first year implementing Conscious Discipline, it’s OK to choose a few key areas of focus and a few structures you’d like to implement. J.C. initially focused on routines and relationships, and he implemented the Wish Well, Greetings and Friends and Family Board. He also helped students learn Conscious Discipline deep breathing techniques, with great results. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Wish Well Ritual (https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/shuberts- classroom/wish-well-ritual/) • S.T.A.R. (https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/shuberts-classroom/s-t-a-r/) • Friends and Family Board (https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/shuberts- classroom/friends-and-family-board/) Product Mentions • Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Classrooms (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/the-new-conscious-discipline-book-expanded- updated/) • Creating the School Family (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/creating-the-school- family/) • Wish Well Board (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/wish-well-board/) • Greeting Apron (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/greeting-apron/) • S.T.A.R. Breathing Tool (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/s-t-a-r-breathing-tool/) Show Outline 0:22 What is Conscious Discipline? 0:54 Introduction of guest J.C. Commander 1:54 Responding to truancy with relationship-building and Conscious Discipline 5:18 Building relationships through athletics 7:05 J.C.’s introduction to Conscious Discipline 8:25 Favorite success story 10:43 Success story with younger children 12:57 What’s Becky up to? 13:18 What’s Becky celebrating? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms.
As a child, DJ Batiste didn’t have the skills he needed to behave or succeed in school. He was expelled from preschool and often kicked out of classrooms before becoming involved with gangs and increasingly serious trouble. During his senior year of high school, DJ’s life changed when he walked into the classroom of Donna Porter, a teacher implementing Conscious Discipline. For the first time, DJ had a teacher who didn’t tell him, “Get out.” Instead, she connected with him. That connection paved the way for DJ to learn valuable skills that he continues to use today. Listen in as DJ discusses the powerful impact of teachers, the vital skill of composure, and how teachers like you can connect with other “DJ’s” and change their life trajectory for the better. As DJ says, “Never question the power you have as a teacher… You can choose to create more success stories and less statistics.” Essential Takeaways • If a child is told he’s bad often enough, he begins to believe that is who he is. The way we see children matters. • Meet your students where they are, accept them where they are, and build. Your first encounter with a student may be a disrespectful one. It is how you respond that sets the tone for the relationship. • Composure is the first skill of Conscious Discipline. Without it, accessing the other skills is impossible. Before attempting other skills, learn to quit taking student behavior personally and to compose yourself before responding. • A great teacher’s true intent is to teach and not to punish. Teach discipline skills more than once, the same way we continue to teach academic skills until they are mastered. Give children a fresh start every day. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Video: From Gang Leader to Graduate: A Conscious Discipline Transformation (https://consciousdiscipline.com/videos/gang-leader-to-graduate-a-conscious-discipline-transformation/) • Video: DJ Batiste Teaches “Words Have Power” (https://consciousdiscipline.com/videos/dj- batiste-former-gang-leader-teaches-words-have-power/) • Podcast: The Transformational Power of Connection with DJ Batiste (https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/podcasts/podcast-episode037/) • Video: DJ Batiste Explains “Preschool Expulsions Lead to Destruction” (https://consciousdiscipline.com/videos/dj-batiste-former-gang-leader-explains-preschool- expulsions-lead-to-destruction/) Product Mentions • Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Classrooms (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/the-new-conscious-discipline-book-expanded-updated/) • Creating the School Family (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/creating-the-school-family/) • School Family Job Set (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/school-family-job-set/) • Brain State Poster Set (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/brain-state-poster-set/) Seven Skills Poster Set (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/seven-skills-poster-set/) Show Outline 0:22 What is Conscious Discipline? 1:18 The power of teachers 2:14 Introduction of guest DJ Batiste and DJ’s story 4:15 It’s never too late to change the brain 4:53 Self-fulfilling prophecy 9:30 Learning new tools for managing student behavior 16:58 The skill of composure 20:18 Be persistent with teaching discipline skills 23:30 Give children a fresh start every day 25:23 What’s Becky up to? 25:58 What’s Becky celebrating? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms.
In any classroom, conflict happens. And that’s an understatement—conflict occurs every day, all day long. Research shows that in Pre-K classrooms, 60 acts of intrusion occur per hour. If you want to save time for learning and connection, teaching conflict resolution to young children is essential. With Conscious Discipline, we foster a willingness to resolve conflicts by building a School Family. Then, we teach healthy conflict resolution skills like composure, assertiveness, and recognizing and managing triggers. Join Master Instructor Vicky Hepler as she leads a session on teaching conflict resolution in early childhood on this special episode of Real Talk for Real Teachers. With 37 years in education, Vicky draws on a wealth of experience as she shares actionable strategies, activities and coaching tips for transforming conflict and chaos to connection and cooperation. Essential Takeaways • For conflict resolution to be effective, we must foster the seeds of willingness by establishing a School Family. From there, we can teach even the most challenging children to resolve conflicts in a healthy manner. • Conflict is an opportunity to teach children a better way to communicate, resolve problems and meet their needs. • Children are developmentally programmed to seek help from adults. When a child tattles, he or she is telling us, “I need help. I don’t know what to do.” This is an opportunity to teach children how to use their assertive Big Voice. • With their Big Voices, children teach others how they want to be treated, a vital lifelong skill. • We teach children to use their Big Voice in the moment that conflict occurs. We also help them identify triggers and find strategies to use when they are triggered. Don’t forget to celebrate when your students use their Big Voice! Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Master Instructor Vicky Hepler (https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/instructors/vicky-hepler/) • Webinars from the Field: Conflict Resolution and Assertiveness with Older Children with Kristin Abel (https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/webinars/conflict-resolution-and-assertiveness/) • Article- Getting Over the Finish Line: Teaching Children to Use Their Big Voices (https://consciousdiscipline.com/getting-over-the-finish-line-with-big-voice/) Product Mentions • Creating the School Family (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/creating-the-school-family/) • Shubert’s BIG Voice (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/shuberts-big-voice/) • Sophie’s BIG Voice (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/sophies-big-voice/) • Shubert Visor (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/shubert-visor/) • Conflict Resolution Time Machine (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/conflict-resolution-time-machine/) Show Outline 0:20 What is Conscious Discipline? 1:15 Introduction of guest Vicky Hepler 2:20 Planting seeds of willingness for conflict resolution 3:12 Conflict happens all the time and is a teachable moment 5:30 Responding to tattling by teaching assertiveness (Big Voice) 9:30 Ideas for introducing conflict resolution to young children 11:12 Helping young children identify their triggers and how to respond 13:02 “Make your voice match mine” 14:59 Coaching in the moment 18:17 Celebrating when children use their Big Voice 19:44 What’s Becky up to? 20:33 What’s Becky celebrating? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms.
Migrant farmworkers in the United States face many unique challenges. They earn an average total income of $15,000-$17,500 while working 10-12 hours a day for six days a week. Due to these long hours, parents have little quality time to spend with their children. They are exposed to toxic pesticides and often exploited. Migrant farmworkers are also transient, moving from place to place and often living in substandard conditions. Naturally, working with these families and their children presents unique challenges as well. Dr. Becky Bailey sat down with Gilda Gonzalez, the program coordinator for the Riverside County Office of Education Migrant Head Start in El Centro, California to discuss how Conscious Discipline can help address these issues. Listen in to learn about the challenges Gilda sees daily, how she’s working to implement Conscious Discipline, and why she calls it “a transformational program that works.” Essential Takeaways • The Migrant Head Start program sees children responding to stress with aggression and withdrawal. Classrooms implementing Conscious Discipline have noted reductions in these behaviors. They write fewer referrals and make fewer phone calls to parents about challenging behaviors. • The program is starting slowly with Conscious Discipline, training teachers and implementing deep breathing, greetings, and goodbyes. Some teachers have chosen to go above and beyond. • Gilda’s program also uses the Conscious Discipline Parent Education Curriculum. Because parents are so busy, they incorporate some of the activities during home visits. The parents enjoy the curriculum and have requested more. • Although academics are important, Gilda has found the social emotional piece to be even more significant. It has made a difference in her personal life and in the lives of children, families, and staff. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Professional Development (https://consciousdiscipline.com/professionaldevelopment/) • Conscious Discipline Parent Education Curriculum Results Published in Peer Reviewed Journal (https://consciousdiscipline.com/conscious-discipline-parent-education-curriculum-results-published-in-peer-reviewed-journal/) Product Mentions • Greeting Apron (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/greeting-apron/) • Standard Parent Education Pack (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/standard-parent-education-pack/) • Award-Winning Conscious Discipline E-Course: Building Resilient Schools and Homes (https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/online-courses/) • Creating the School Family (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/creating-the-school-family/) Show Outline 0:21 What is Conscious Discipline? 0:52 Migrant Head Start programs and the lives of migrant farmworkers 5:07 Introduction of guest Gilda Gonzalez 6:03 Information about Gilda’s Migrant Head Start program 6:58 Challenges faced in the program 8:52 Implementing Conscious Discipline 10:40 Parent Education Curriculum 12:48 Results of Conscious Discipline implementation 14:41 Favorite success stories 17:30 Importance of social emotional learning 19:24 What’s Becky up to? 19:51 What’s Becky celebrating? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms.
After learning about Conscious Discipline at a workshop, teachers at Grove Hill Elementary knew that they wanted to implement it at their school. Principal Kathy Spidle saw their enthusiasm and quickly agreed. At the start of the following year, a four-year-old child in Julie Hoven and Miranda Richardson’s class was diagnosed with leukemia. Although Keith was only in their class for 1.5 days before receiving the diagnosis, Julie and Miranda knew that they wanted to include him in their School Family. Keith’s picture went up on the Wish Well Board, and his classmates wished him well every morning. They sent videos of the Wish Well Ritual to Keith and his family. After Keith passed away in December, the class made a We Remember Keith book, and students added Keith’s family to the Wish Well Board. The school planted a tree in his memory, with a sign that says, “Keith taught us to love and care for others.” In this episode, principal Kathy Spidle and teachers Julie Hoven and Miranda Richardson share how they used the Wish Well Ritual to keep the School Family connected and teach love, empathy and kindness during a tragic time. Wishing Well is also a powerful way to acknowledge and begin to heal from loss. Essential Takeaways • Wishing Well fosters connection even in someone’s absence. It teaches children life lessons like empathy, love and kindness. • Julie and Miranda learned the value of slowing down, deeply connecting, and using teachable moments for life skills, not just academics. • We must recognize and acknowledge great losses as well as small losses and disappointments. Otherwise they can turn to anger, then rage, and then revenge. Wishing Well provides an actionable way to recognize and acknowledge loss. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Wish Well Ritual (https://consciousdiscipline.com/freeresources/shubert/sophies-classroom/wish-well-ritual/) • Free Resource: Wish Well Ritual Plan (https://consciousdiscipline.com/resources/wish-well- ritual-plan/) • Professional Development (https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/) Product Mentions • Wish Well Board (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/wish-well-board/) • Award-Winning Conscious Discipline E-Course: Building Resilient Schools and Homes (https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/online-courses/) • Creating the School Family (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/creating-the-school-family/) Show Outline 0:22 What is Conscious Discipline? 1:20 Introduction of guests Kathy, Julie, and Miranda 2:30 Grove Hill Elementary’s introduction to Conscious Discipline 4:22 The story of Keith and his family 8:53 How the school remembered Keith and supported his family after he passed away 15:00 Impact on the principal and teachers 20:12 Grove Hill Elementary’s goals for the future 21:42 What’s Becky up to? 22:20 What’s Becky celebrating? 23:09 Wish Well THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms.
Parents, we know raising kids is tough and you have a lot of things vying for your family's time and attention. It's easy for church to feel like one more place to go or commitment to keep. But here at Preston Trail, we've designed our Family Ministry around partnering with you to raise kids with a life-changing faith. We're better together! As we shift back into the school year rhythm, join us for this important weekend and learn what Orange means, and why it's the key to raising kids with life-changing, world-changing faith!
In this episode, you’ll hear from district leaders Toni Stevenson and Lynlie Schoene. Toni and Lynlie are the Chief Academic Officer and Chief Innovation Officer of Franklin Township Community School Corporation in Indianapolis, Indiana. They work with counselors, administrators, teachers, and instructional coaches. Listen in as Toni and Lynlie share their tips for leading at the district level with shared power, celebrating successes, and slowly and intentionally implementing Conscious Discipline. Essential Takeaways Focus on bringing Conscious Discipline to your role first, modeling the powers and skills for others. Utilizing instructional rounds helps increase collaboration and reduce competition in schools. Once Conscious Discipline is underway, this creates an easy transition to building model classrooms for others to observe. Explaining the “why” to your staff/teachers is extremely important. Teachers need to understand the importance of Conscious Discipline and each of its components. Shared power is essential to successful implementation. Remember that it must be “our” initiative rather than “my” initiative. Celebrate often, encourage cooperation, and foster a collaborative spirit. Get counselors involved when possible. Since Conscious Discipline is trauma-informed and supports health and well-being, counselors are often the first to understand and grab hold of the concepts. Steps for Tomorrow Model Conscious Discipline powers, skills and structures rather than trying to force others to implement. Transformational change requires buy-in and can’t be coerced or forced. Foster a collaborative spirit, working and celebrating together. Toni and Lynlie hold monthly cookouts for teachers at each building. Take your time with implementation. Be strategic and intentional without overwhelming your staff. Important Links ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) Shubert’s School (https://consciousdiscipline.com/freeresources/shubert/) Product Mentions The NEW Conscious Discipline Book- Expanded & Updated (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/the-new-conscious-discipline-book-expanded-updated/) Creating the School Family (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/creating-the-school- family/) Conscious Discipline E-Course: Building Resilient Schools and Homes (https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/online-courses/) Show Outline 0:22 What is Conscious Discipline? 0:45 Introduction of guests Toni Stevenson and Lynlie Schoene 2:56 The start of Toni and Lynlie’s journey with Conscious Discipline 4:20 Modeling Conscious Discipline in your role 6:15 Implementation in Toni and Lynlie’s district 10:00 Success stories and celebrations 13:24 Tips for district leaders interested in implementing Conscious Discipline 19:05 What’s Becky up to? 19:27 What’s Becky celebrating? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms.
Conscious Discipline hosts the Advanced Institute, also known as CD2, each year in February. CD2 is limited to 48 participants who apply for the opportunity to attend. During this transformative week, each participant shares information about how they’re implementing Conscious Discipline and the results they’ve seen. Take a sneak peek into the Advanced Institute as you listen in on presentations from Tym Smith and Alysia Rhinefort. Tym is an early childhood education consultant and trainer who runs four schools of his own. Alysia is an outreach specialist for a childcare resource and referral agency in Indiana. Hear how Conscious Discipline has impacted their families, staff, and communities. Essential Takeaways • It costs an estimated $7000 to hire a new teacher. Conscious Discipline reignites passion for teaching, improves staff retention, and saves time and money. • When your teachers have the tools to manage emotions and conflict, they’re happier and less stressed. As a result, they’re better able to serve the children in your care. • If you’re not sure where to start with Conscious Discipline, begin practicing with yourself and practicing in your home. Then, introduce it in your classroom, school, or workplace. • We typically associate Conscious Discipline with schools. But it can also make a positive impact on the judicial system, the prison system, and foster care. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Professional Development Opportunities (https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/) • Shubert’s School (https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/) Product Mentions • The NEW Conscious Discipline Book- Expanded & Updated (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/the-new-conscious-discipline-book-expanded-updated/) • Creating the School Family (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/creating-the-school-family/) Show Outline :20 What is Conscious Discipline? 1:00 About Advanced Summer Institute (CD2) 1:54 Introduction of guest Tym Smith 5:23 How Conscious Discipline has helped Tym’s staff 7:42 How Conscious Discipline has impacted staff turnover rate 8:34 Implementation of Conscious Discipline at Tym’s schools 13:07 Introduction of Alysia Rhinefort 14:00 Conscious Discipline at Alysia’s home 15:15 Conscious Discipline at Alysia’s agency and its impact locally 17:00 What’s Becky up to? 18:05 What’s Becky celebrating? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms.
Every Conscious Discipline implementation story is different. Conscious Discipline can be customized to fit your school, your goals, and your needs. For Sandy Mummey, the best approach was to go slowly. Sandy gave her staff time to examine their values, discuss what they wanted for children, and develop agreements and commitments that reflected their beliefs. Now in the third year of implementation, Sandy can clearly see that her approach is working. In this episode, principal Sandy Mummey shares her experience implementing Conscious Discipline at Oceanlake Elementary School in Lincoln City, Oregon. Sandy’s implementation process was guided by her motto: “Go slow to go fast.” After allowing acceptance and understanding of Conscious Discipline to unfold naturally, she has seen noticeable transformation within her staff. That transformation is now spreading to the students. Listen to Sandy’s story and tips, plus learn about a powerful exercise that you can lead with your own staff. Essential Takeaways • One effective approach to Conscious Discipline implementation is “going slow to go fast.” Give your staff time to examine their values, discuss what they want for children at your school, and gradually embrace a new mindset and learn new skills. • Drafting collective agreements and commitments with your staff creates a guiding document that provides clarity and unity on your Conscious Discipline journey. • Connection is key: administrator to staff member, staff member to staff member, staff member to children, and children to children. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Seven Powers (https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-powers/) • Seven Skills (https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-skills/) Product Mentions • The NEW Conscious Discipline Book- Expanded and Updated (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/conscious-discipline-core/products/the-new-conscious-discipline-book-expanded-updated) • Creating the School Family (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/school-family/products/creating-the-school-family) • Managing Emotional Mayhem (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/managing-emotional-mayhem/) • Feeling Buddies Self-Regulation Toolkit (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/classroom-edition-feeling-buddies-self-regulation-toolkit-english-only/) Show Outline :24 What is Conscious Discipline? :31 What is self-regulation? :56 Introduction of guest Sandy Mummey 2:24 Conscious Discipline implementation at Oceanlake Elementary 6:00 “Going slow to go fast” 7:30 Sandy’s story of changing her opinion about Wishing Well 9:30 Transformation within the Oceanlake staff 10:05 A powerful staff exercise that emphasizes the importance of connection 13:12 What’s Becky up to? 14:06 What’s Becky celebrating? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms.
In 1996, Dr. Bailey set out to help teachers and children from her guest bedroom. Even with no strategy and no marketing, word spread about the transformational results. One teacher found it helpful and told another teacher, who told more teachers, and the movement grew. 20 years later, Conscious Discipline has reached 47 countries and counting, inspiring more than 3.5 million educators and caregivers and impacting an estimated 17.4 million children. This powerful grassroots approach has also swept the state of Alabama. Joy Winchester, who works for the state’s Department of Early Childhood Education, gained a reputation for having a special ability to work with children who had challenging behaviors. That “special ability” was Conscious Discipline. Two teachers reached out to Joy for help, and she began conducting a Conscious Discipline book study via e-mail. The teachers got excited, and so did their classroom coach. Word spread, and 300 teachers completed Joy’s book study in one year. From there, Conscious Disciplined gained the support of administrators, superintendents, and the Department of Early Childhood Education. It’s now implemented in preschool classrooms and with infants and toddlers statewide. Interest has also spread to K-12 and even to higher education. Colleges in Alabama are interested in blending Conscious Discipline with their teacher education curriculums, and the University of Alabama’s neurology department is studying Conscious Discipline’s impact in the state. In this episode, Joy Winchester, the Director of the Office of Early Childhood Development and Professional Support, tells the story of how the buzz created by a simple book study led to Conscious Discipline implementation at the state level. She also shares Alabama’s innovative approach to bringing an entire state to Conscious Discipline fidelity. Essential Takeaways • When Joy is asked how she’s changing an entire state, she responds, “Through teachers.” Teachers saw that Conscious Discipline was working with their students and it spread to administrators, then to superintendents, and then to the state level. • Alabama started by training the most effective teachers who were willing to implement Conscious Discipline first. After a very thorough selection process, 76 teachers were selected as the starting point. These teachers could then serve as model classrooms and teach the powers and skills to others. • Conscious Discipline Instructors have also coached in the 76 selected classrooms and are coaching Alabama’s classroom coaches as well. • The coaches are working with teachers at their own pace and allowing them to become comfortable with one step at a time. After just one year, many teachers are already implementing to fidelity. Product Mentions • The NEW Conscious Discipline Book- Expanded and Updated (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/conscious-discipline-core/products/the-new-conscious-discipline-book-expanded-updated) • Creating the School Family (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/school-family/products/creating-the-school-family) Show Outline :21 What is Conscious Discipline? :38 Conscious Discipline as a grassroots approach 1:16 Background on implementation in Alabama 3:10 Introduction of guest Joy Winchester 3:58 Joy’s story of how the Conscious Discipline movement started and grew 09:46 Alabama’s approach to Conscious Discipline implementation 12:54 Classroom coaching in Alabama 15:01 How Joy got buy-in from state leaders 18:49 Why Conscious Discipline is needed in a changing world 21:16 Summary- How statewide change started with teacher buzz THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms.
People often ask, “Is Conscious Discipline culturally sensitive?” and “Will Conscious Discipline work in my country?” The answer to both questions is, “Yes.” Conscious Discipline is brain-based and rooted in neuroscience. It’s also built on the Power of Unity, the idea that we’re all in this together. In addition, Conscious Discipline is more of a practice or philosophy than a proscriptive, step-by-step approach. This allows for easy adaptation and customization as needed. In fact, Conscious Discipline is currently practiced in at least 47 countries. In this podcast, Dr. Bailey is joined by special guest Suad Al-Salem, a counselor at My Little School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. At My Little School, Conscious Discipline is integrated into every part of a child’s day. Suad shares her experience with successfully practicing Conscious Discipline in Saudi Arabia, plus tips on effectively and empathetically responding to resistance. Essential Takeaways • The Power of Unity means that Conscious Discipline is built on commonalities, not differences. Unity supports, encourages, and allows for our individuality and uniqueness to blossom. • Different countries and cultures can customize their practice of Conscious Discipline however they see fit. A school in Sri Lanka, for instance, made their Safe Place a temple, representing wisdom and rejuvenation. • If others resist implementation of Conscious Discipline, continue embracing them as part of the School Family without pressuring them. Accept their resistance and take baby steps. Often, as people feel a sense of belonging and see the positive changes, they will move from resistance to acceptance (and sometimes even enthusiasm). • At Suad’s school in Saudi Arabia, parents are excited about Conscious Discipline. They want implementation to expand and continue beyond sixth grade. Parents say that the difference in children who attend My Little School is very noticeable. Product Mentions • The NEW Conscious Discipline Book- Expanded and Updated (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/conscious-discipline-core/products/the-new-conscious-discipline-book-expanded-updated) • Creating the School Family (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/school-family/products/creating-the-school-family) Show Outline :22 What is Conscious Discipline? :40 Conscious Discipline internationally 3:51 Introduction of guest Suad Al-Salem 4:51 Suad’s introduction to Conscious Discipline 6:25 What Conscious Discipline looks like at My Little School 7:34 Schools in Saudi Arabia 9:23 How Suad uses Conscious Discipline in her role at MLS 10:30 Teaching Conscious Discipline to children’s nannies 12:54 Getting parents involved with Conscious Discipline 16:00 Responding to resistance 18:44 How Suad uses Conscious Discipline at home 23:15 Showing parents they are part of the School Family 23:46 What’s Becky up to? 24:08 What’s Becky celebrating? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms. Also, would you consider taking 60-seconds to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes? Your feedback is extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and I love to hear your feedback! And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live! On behalf of our Conscious Discipline family, we wish you well.
From being expelled as a preschooler to joining a gang by the age of nine, DJ Batiste was a troubled child until his life was turned around his senior year of high school. The first day of his senior year, DJ walked into a class that utilized the powers and skills of Conscious Discipline. Ms. Donna Porter used the skills she had learned through Conscious Discipline to make a connection with DJ. That one connection began a transformation in DJ’s life that set him on a new trajectory of success. Listen in as DJ Batiste shares his personal story of transformation and the teacher that started it all. DJ encourages teachers—and all adults—to see misbehavior and children who misbehave differently, build connections, and teach skills. Children who do not have a sense of belonging will create their own, often leading them down a destructive path. Connection, on the other hand, builds a bridge to healing and growth. DJ’s inspirational story reminds educators of the power they have to permanently change lives for the better. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Gang Leader to Graduate: A Conscious Discipline Transformation (https://consciousdiscipline.com/videos/gang-leader-to-graduate-a-conscious-discipline-transformation/) • DJ Batiste Teaches “Words Have Power” (https://consciousdiscipline.com/videos/dj-batiste-former-gang-leader-teaches-words-have-power/) • Seven Powers (https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-powers/) • Seven Skills (https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-skills/) Product Mentions • The NEW Conscious Discipline Book- Expanded and Updated (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/conscious-discipline-core/products/the-new-conscious-discipline-book-expanded-updated) • Creating the School Family (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/school-family/products/creating-the-school-family) Show Outline :50 What is Conscious Discipline? 1:15 Introduction of special guest DJ Batiste 3:56 DJ’s background 5:58 Importance of teaching skills instead of shutting students out 6:45 Why some students fear school 10:25 Importance of composure 12:20 DJ’s story of meeting the teacher who changed his life 17:53 Making every day a fresh start 20:30 Connection instead of correction 27:27 Making the most of every opportunity to change a life 30:39 Everything starts with connection THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms. Also, would you consider taking 60-seconds to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes? Your feedback is extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and I love to hear your feedback! And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live! On behalf of our Conscious Discipline family, we wish you well.
26% of children ages 0-4 have experienced trauma. For these children, a secure emotional attachment is life-changing. However, building connections with children of trauma isn’t easy. It requires empathy, patience, and persistence. When teachers don’t know how to respond to challenging behaviors, their solutions often make the problem worse. These children need to be included, not excluded. Additionally, 70% of adults have experienced trauma. This means that in classrooms across the nation, teachers are trying to help children heal from trauma while still struggling with their own. For administrators, it’s crucial to support teachers so that they can support children. In this episode, Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor Abbi Kruse shares five powerful ways for administrators to support teachers in working with children of trauma. Abbi is the founder and executive director of The Playing Field in Madison, Wisconsin. The Playing Field serves children 0-4 and aims to level the playing field by working with homeless children, middle-class children, and Head Start students in one classroom. Listen as Abbi shares her wisdom on building a school culture that empowers teachers to tackle this challenging, vitally important work. Essential Takeaways • Although we view children as resilient, young children are more vulnerable to trauma than at any other stage of life. • Working with children who have experienced trauma is difficult, but we must remember our “why.” These children have experienced so much adversity, but providing just one secure attachment can change their lives and the lives of others around them. • To be truly effective in working with children of trauma, we must first address our own trauma. • One administrator can’t possibly offer support for all teachers and children at once. This is why it’s essential to build a united, supportive school culture in which teachers rely on and help one another. Steps for Tomorrow • Remember to always keep the mission in front of yourself and your staff. Instead of only focusing on “how” you will possibly accomplish something, remember “why” you’re doing this work. • Begin celebrating even small successes. Provide teachers with ongoing support and sincere gratitude. • Invest in professional development. Ensure that your teachers have the skills they need to do the job. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Seven Powers (https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-powers/) • Seven Skills (https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-skills/) • Safe Place (https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/shuberts-classroom/safe-place/) • Abbi Kruse, Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor (https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/instructors/abbi-kruse/) Product Mentions • The NEW Conscious Discipline Book- Expanded and Updated (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/conscious-discipline-core/products/the-new-conscious-discipline-book-expanded-updated) • Creating the School Family (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/school-family/products/creating-the-school-family) • Professional Development (https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/) • Self-Regulation Value Pack (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/the-safe-place/products/self-regulation-value-pack) • CLASSROOM EDITION: Feeling Buddies Self-Regulation Toolkit (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/feeling-buddies/products/feeling-buddies-self-regulation-toolkit-english-only) Show Outline :22 What is Conscious Discipline? :56 Introduction of guest Abbi Kruse 2:02 Developmental trauma 5:54 Helping teachers respond to children with trauma 8:06 Practice #1: Be honest 10:17 Practice #2: Focus on the mission 11:20 Practice #3: Provide teachers with the skills they need 14:11 Practice #4: Build a School Family that supports one another 15:38 Practice #5: Celebrate success 16:51 Recap and conclusion 19:20 What’s Becky up to? 19:50 What’s Becky celebrating? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms. Also, would you consider taking 60-seconds to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes? Your feedback is extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and I love to hear your feedback! And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live! On behalf of our Conscious Discipline family, we wish you well.
Conscious Discipline is not a program; it’s a practice that asks adults to make a significant mindset shift. Implementation of Conscious Discipline is a process that begins with experiencing this shift, then building skills, and finally adding structures that support our practice of the skills. Administrators coaching teachers in Conscious Discipline must recognize and accept that different teachers are at different stages in this journey. Fortunately, we have resources to support you every step of the way. Join Master Instructor Jill Molli as she shares her expertise on working with both skeptical and willing teachers to implement Conscious Discipline. Jill has been a Conscious Discipline Master Instructor for the last 17 years and directs long-term, large-scale implementation projects. Previously, she was an award-winning teacher and counselor. In this episode, Jill discusses her own experience as a skeptical teacher and how she applies this experience in helping administrators coach teachers. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Seven Powers (https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-powers/) • Seven Skills (https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-skills/) • Safe Place (https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/shuberts-classroom/safe-place/) • Jill Molli, Conscious Discipline Master Instructor (https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/instructors/jill-molli/) Product Mentions • The NEW Conscious Discipline Book- Expanded and Updated (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/conscious-discipline-core/products/the-new-conscious-discipline-book-expanded-updated) • Creating the School Family (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/school-family/products/creating-the-school-family) • Self-Regulation Value Pack (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/the-safe-place/products/self-regulation-value-pack) • CLASSROOM EDITION: Feeling Buddies Self-Regulation Toolkit (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/feeling-buddies/products/feeling-buddies-self-regulation-toolkit-english-only) Show Outline :22 What is Conscious Discipline? 0:40 Introduction of guest Jill Molli 1:39 Process of implementing Conscious Discipline and the importance of intention 7:05 Jill’s story of experiencing a mindset shift with Conscious Discipline 15:08 Working with teachers who are skeptical about Conscious Discipline 17:29 Working with teachers who willing 20:02 Importance of first cultivating the “soil” 21:01 Questions to ask when identifying a teacher’s needs 22:11 What’s Becky up to? 23:04 What’s Becky celebrating? 23:50 Becky’s commitment THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms. Also, would you consider taking 60-seconds to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes? Your feedback is extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and I love to hear your feedback! And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live! On behalf of our Conscious Discipline family, we wish you well.
In the United States, many of us have now lived through a decade of high-stakes testing. This testing costs an average of $1.7 billion annually per state, and students take about 18 major tests each year. The pressure on students, teachers, and schools is intense. Research shows that about 40 percent of students experience test anxiety. Studies also indicate that testing interferes with the student-teacher relationship, which is the basis of all learning. With this emphasis on testing, the curriculum has narrowed, leaving less time for creativity and recreation. In addition, teachers and administrators often feel that there is no time for social-emotional learning through programs like Conscious Discipline. In reality, Conscious Discipline creates a calm, connected environment that optimizes critical-thinking and learning. It also gives students (and adults) skills that help them manage the pressure of high-stakes testing. In this episode, Cynthia Robinson-Rivers, Head of School at Van Ness Elementary in Washington D.C., shares how Conscious Discipline has helped her staff and students handle the pressure of testing. Cynthia is an award-winning administrator who has been recognized for her social-emotional learning practices and highly effective leadership. Listen as Cynthia gives practical tips for balancing academics, testing, and social-emotional learning. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Seven Powers (https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-powers/) • Seven Skills (https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-skills/) • Safe Place (https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/shuberts-classroom/safe-place/) • Brain State Model: Executive State (https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/brain-state-model/#tab_executivestate) Product Mentions • The NEW Conscious Discipline Book- Expanded and Updated (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/conscious-discipline-core/products/the-new-conscious-discipline-book-expanded-updated) • Creating the School Family (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/school-family/products/creating-the-school-family) • Self-Regulation Value Pack (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/the-safe-place/products/self-regulation-value-pack) • CLASSROOM EDITION: Feeling Buddies Self-Regulation Toolkit (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/feeling-buddies/products/feeling-buddies-self-regulation-toolkit-english-only) :22 What is Conscious Discipline? 1:17 Research on high-stakes testing 3:15 Punishments, rewards, and testing 4:12 Introduction of guest Cynthia Robinson-Rivers 5:11 Van Ness Elementary and Conscious Discipline implementation 8:00 High-stakes testing in Washington D.C. 9:11 Buffering high-stakes testing with social-emotional learning 12:36 Reducing teacher stress 14:30 Systemic side effects of high-stakes testing 15:40 Importance of the whole child and individual student needs 17:55 Cynthia’s approach to social-emotional learning 19:42 Responding to push-back from families 21:30 Success stories 23:28 Three ideas for teachers/administrators to remember amidst the pressure of testing 28:30 What’s Becky celebrating? 29:02 What’s Becky up to? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
Many people believe that Conscious Discipline is an early childhood program. In reality, Conscious Discipline is a life practice appropriate for all ages. It’s a mindset shift and skillset upgrade that we use to manage our thoughts, emotions, and behavior. This allows us to set and achieve goals and solve problems or conflicts. Social emotional learning has no age limit—Conscious Discipline can and does work with older children. Listen as Kristin Abel, the pioneer of Conscious Discipline implementation with older children, shares her tips for success. Kristin is a National Board Certified teacher with 25 years of experience in education. She has used Conscious Discipline for the majority of her career, mostly with fifth grade students, and has trained both middle and high school teachers. Kristin is currently a dean of students. If you’ve ever wondered how to use Conscious Discipline with older children, this episode has the inspiration and advice you need to get started. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Kristin Abel, Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor (https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/instructors/kristin-abel/) • Seven Powers (https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-powers/) • Seven Skills (https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-skills/) • Safe Place (https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/shuberts-classroom/safe-place/) • Feeling Buddies Self-Regulation Toolkit (https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/shuberts-classroom/feeling-buddies-self-regulation-toolkit/) • Greetings (https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/entrance/greetings/) Product Mentions • Creating the School Family (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/school-family/products/creating-the-school-family) • Self-Regulation Value Pack (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/the-safe-place/products/self-regulation-value-pack) • CLASSROOM EDITION: Feeling Buddies Self-Regulation Toolkit (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/feeling-buddies/products/feeling-buddies-self-regulation-toolkit-english-only) • Feeling Buddies Basic Toolkit for Classrooms (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/feeling-buddies/products/feeling-buddies-basic-toolkit-for-classrooms) • Shubert’s BIG Voice (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/shubert-sophie/products/shuberts-big-voice) Show Outline :23 What is Conscious Discipline? :50 What are real teachers? 1:31 Conscious Discipline for all ages 5:05 Introduction of guest Kristin Abel 6:29 Kristin’s decision to try Conscious Discipline with older children 7:53 Children take skills with them into middle and high school 8:37 Story of a former student (now a senior) continuing to use Conscious Discipline 10:27 Academic results of using Conscious Discipline 11:33 Powers, skills, and structures 12:14 Adapting powers, skills, and structures to older children 14:50 Why older children don’t always “know better by now” 17:14 How older children respond to Conscious Discipline 21:24 Using Feeling Buddies with older children 26:31 Three key tips for teachers of older students 30:40 What’s Becky celebrating? 31:20 What’s Becky up to? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms. Also, would you consider taking 60-seconds to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes? Your feedback is extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and I love to hear your feedback! Also, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live! On behalf of our Conscious Discipline family, we wish you well.
Today’s teachers must juggle more initiatives, responsibilities and challenges than ever before. For this reason, introducing Conscious Discipline to faculty/staff as a new principal can be difficult. Staff must recognize the need for social and emotional learning, be willing to view children with positive intent and love and commit to the process of transformational change. This is an ongoing journey, and the key is to go slowly. Listen as Dr. Heather Finn shares her experiences and insight about introducing and implementing Conscious Discipline as a new principal. For twelve years, Heather was an award-winning teacher. She worked as a college adjunct professor for five years while earning her doctorate. She then became an assistant principal at Green Valley Elementary, a Title I school populated by students who had experienced significant trauma. After experiencing success with Conscious Discipline there, Heather became a principal at Bunker Hill Elementary in Indianapolis. In this episode, she shares tips for new principals on gradually bringing Conscious Discipline to a school. Essential Takeaways • For Conscious Discipline to succeed, it’s important for adults to view children through a lens of positive intent and love at all times. Adults can then teach students the skills they are missing (through no fault of their own) rather than punishing them. • Conscious Discipline can meet the needs of all students and work with any population. At Green Valley, there were typically 14-15 children in a class of 22 that had significant difficulties and needed consistent support throughout the day. Over the four years that Heather worked at Green Valley, teachers and students saw tremendous success with Conscious Discipline. • When faculty and staff are open to seeing others with positive intent and making connections, the impact of Conscious Discipline is felt both inside the classroom and outside of school. • It’s essential for principals introducing Conscious Discipline to live it so they can naturally model the skills and powers. • Choose a few pieces of Conscious Discipline to implement bit by bit (e.g. language of noticing, greeting rituals, morning meetings, Brain Smart Start). • When bringing Conscious Discipline to a school, be mindful of current traditions and rituals as well. Steps for Tomorrow • Start by working on your own composure. Your composure and leadership are the most important pieces, allowing you to model the best parts of Conscious Discipline. Model noticing for teachers and students. • Celebrate what you notice and what is already wonderful about the school you’ve stepped into. Notice the traditions and foundational pieces that are already in place. • Come up with a theme that is the foundation of what you hope to build and achieve within the school. For instance, Heather’s school theme is “We Are Family: All My Bulldogs and Me.” Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Power of Love (Webinar) (https://consciousdiscipline.com/power-of-love/) • Power of Intention (Webinar) (https://consciousdiscipline.com/power-of-intention/) • Skill of Positive Intent (https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/book-portal/chapter-9-positive-intent/) • Greeting Ritual (https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/sophies-classroom/greeting-ritual/) • Brain Smart Start (https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/shuberts-classroom/brain-smart-start/) Product Mentions • Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Schools (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/conscious-discipline-core/products/the-new-conscious-discipline-book-expanded-updated) • Creating the School Family (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/school-family/products/creating-the-school-family) • Seven Skills Poster Set (https://shop.consciousdiscipline.com/collections/conscious-discipline-core/products/seven-skills-poster-set)
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1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men are victims of domestic violence. Each year, 5 million children in the United States witness domestic violence in their homes. These traumatic experiences profoundly impact children, making them fearful, anxious and always on guard. They may feel worthless, powerless and starved for affection and approval. Children affected by domestic violence, trauma and chronic stress find it difficult to trust and connect with others. They feel unsafe and are often defensive and destructive. On the opposite end of the spectrum, these children may dissociate and shut down. The good news is that we can make a difference. In this episode, Kelly Frazier-Wawire shares her experiences working in Chicago’s public schools with children who have been exposed to domestic violence and chronic stress. Kelly has worked in education for 15 years, spending 10 of these years with Chicago Public Schools (CPS). In 2011, she left the classroom to study clinical social work, providing play-based therapy to children on Chicago’s West Side. Now, Kelly is a Social Emotional Learning Specialist for CPS. Listen as she explains how Conscious Discipline has made a powerful, positive difference in the lives of children who have experienced trauma and violence. Essential Takeaways • Children who witness domestic violence are expected to remain silent about this family secret. They bury feelings of shame in the nervous system, often creating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They may blame themselves and feel isolated and vulnerable. • For these children, the School Family, I Love You Rituals, and Greeting Rituals are especially powerful. • It’s also very important for teachers to change the way they view children who have experienced trauma and their behavior. Behaviors that are often perceived as “calling for attention” are actually “calling for connection.” • Conscious Discipline provides concrete, practical strategies—and hope—to teachers in the most challenging schools. It gives them the skills and tools needed to support students who have witnessed ongoing violence and experienced chronic stress. This can restore the joy of teaching and prevent teachers from burning out. • Conscious Discipline fulfills essential needs such as safety and order, a schoolwide supportive environment, trust, shared power, and social emotional learning for both children and adults. Together, these components create an environment where children who have experienced trauma can thrive and be successful. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Power of Love (Webinar) (https://consciousdiscipline.com/power-of-love/) • Power of Intention (Webinar) (https://consciousdiscipline.com/power-of-intention/) • Skill of Positive Intent (https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/book-portal/chapter-9-positive-intent/) • Greeting Ritual (https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/sophies-classroom/greeting-ritual/) On behalf of our Conscious Discipline family, we wish you well.
The end of the school year can be a challenging time when difficult behaviors pop up—even in the most connected classrooms! For students, summer can be an exciting and unpredictable time, and next year may be an anxiety-provoking unknown. The routines that anchor their classroom lives with predictability and safety are soon to be left behind, as are the rituals that have connected class members all year long. Students’ big feelings about these changes often show up as outbursts, chatter, defiance and other stress behaviors. In this episode, Becky Bailey and special guest Vicky Hepler tackle end of year challenges with rituals that help ease the transition to summer and beyond. Vicky is a Master Instructor and a 36-year veteran of the classroom. Learn from her personal experiences, including the importance of “I will remember” and specific activities to soothe the “what ifs” of anxiety that crop up in the final weeks of school. Essential Takeaways • Outbursts and behavior challenges signal sadness about leaving friends and anxiety about what comes next. For many students, summer lacks structure and next year is a big unknown. For some, summer also means facing issues like a lack of food or unsafe neighborhoods. • Connected School Families sometimes experience the hardest goodbyes. The more difficult the behaviors, the greater the need for end of year connecting rituals. • For older children, begin preparing 20-30 days before school ends. For younger children, begin 2-3 weeks before school ends. • Reframe the emotionally-charged phrase “I’m going to miss…” with the emotionally-grounded phrase “I will remember…” • Create memory books for children to take with them. • Have older children write questions for students in the next grade level (and have the older students respond). • Anxiety’s message is “I need more information to feel safe.” Ask yourself, “How can we soothe the anxiety and answer the what ifs in my classroom?” • Take a field trip to the next grade so children have a better sense of what to expect next year. • Involve the family and plan an end of year celebration with a focus on remembering. Steps for Tomorrow • #1 Do something! Acknowledge the movement from this known, connected class to an uncertain summer and an unknown next year. “I will remember…” • #2 Create a memory book or video. Distribute a copy to every student. • #3 Give students the opportunity to gather information about what to expect next year. • Provide ways to remember the calming strategies they’ve learned (portable Safe Places, etc.). • When a student has an outburst likely stemming from end of year turmoil, breathe and say, “I’m going to miss you, too. I remember when we…” to help him or her process the emotion and upshift to the higher centers of the brain. Important Links www.ConsciousDiscipline.com Products • Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Classrooms • Kindness Counts • Creating the School Family Show Outline :00 Introduction of Dr. Becky Bailey and Conscious Discipline :50 End of year countdown and big emotions 2:01 End of year at Dr. Bailey’s first School Family 3:25 What to do 3:40 Building a School Family with the Power of Unity 4:10 Routines and rituals 4:40 Thanksgiving story 5:50 Introduction of Master Instructor Vicky Hepler 6:50 When end of year problems begin 7:25 Anxiety- Their safety net has a leak! 8:15 Young children have a limited concept of time and ending 9:19 End of year rituals say, “No matter what, I will remember…” 9:50 Dr. Bailey’s PhD story 10:45 The power of rituals 12:42 Broken arm story 14:00 When is it time to start your end of year rituals 16:00 Helpful rituals 16:55 “I’m going to miss you” vs “I will remember…” 17:22 “I will remember” book 18:15 “Love is a Circle” song from Kindness Counts CD 19:48 Enabling older students to seek answers to their questions 20:30 How to soothe “what if” anxieties 21:05 Field trips to the next grade 19:55 Involve the family like high school graduations 23:00 Steps for tomorrow summary 28:07 What is Becky up to 28:44 What are we celebrating
Family privilege is a collection of strengths and supports children gain through healthy, caring primary relationships (Seita, J, 2014 - https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1038836 ). Many children lack the full benefit of these strengths and supports due to factors like insecure attachment, homelessness, uncertain home life, substance abuse, trauma and neglect. The School Family in Conscious Discipline is based on a healthy family model, and builds resilience in children who have experienced trauma and/or lack of family privilege. In this episode, Abbi Kruse shares her story of creating an early childhood program that builds resilience and School Family-based family privilege for both paying, middle-class families and non-paying families experiencing homelessness. Listen as she describes the impact of her program as it closes the social-emotional gap often embedded in the socio-economic divide. Learn how creating a School Family and shifting your perceptions about challenging children creates an environment of success for all children. Essential Takeaways Building a School Family is essential for the success of all children. Seeing behavior as a call for help and connecting with children who struggle helps build resiliency. Steps for Tomorrow Remember that children’s distress and misbehavior is happening in front of you, not to you. Shift your focus from “How do I make this child stop,” to “How do I help this child succeed.” Focus on the child’s need for safety and connection and don’t give up! Important Links: The Playing Field https://www.playingfieldmadison.org Connecting home to the School Family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LoPISIGAJw Growing Up Without Family Privilege: http://reclaimingjournal.com/sites/default/files/journal-article-pdfs/10_3_Seita.pdf Products: Creating the School Family I Love You Rituals Creating the School Family Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Classrooms Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Schools and Homes e-Course Show Outline: :45 What is Conscious Discipline 3:26 Challenges of working with children experiencing homelessness 4:59 Strategies for success when working with children experiencing homelessness 5:38 Resiliency 6:09 Family privilege 8:36 Introduction of guest Abbi Kruse 10:11 Creation and mission of the Playing Field 12:36 Would Conscious Discipline help in a program that serves children experiencing homelessness? 13:30 Finding and training staff willing to take on challenging work with preschool children 14:41 Success story, child of trauma 17:12 Involving the parents of children experiencing homelessness 20:36 Bringing in families of privilege to join the program 23:15 Child developmental outcomes 24:01 Procedures for enrolling children in the Playing Field 25:50 Training staff 26:52 Suggestions to get started with children who experience homelessness 28:09 Getting through the hardest moments when working in a program serving the homeless 30:02 Final suggestion for helping a critical problem facing young children 31:50 Immediate steps for teachers to take with students who struggle www.ConsciousDiscipline.com
Socialization is a process by which a person learns to be a member of a group or community. Families and educators have the task of socializing children into the collective in a healthy way in order to sustain ourselves as a society. “Us” and “them” socialization (racism, sexism, have vs have not, good kid vs bad kid classroom culture, etc.) impedes healthy socialization. It can prime the excluded, “lesser” children to seek inclusion in groups and relationships that are damaging or abusive, including street gangs. In this episode, DJ Baptiste shares his experiences from being a teenage gang leader through his current role as a motivational speaker and advocate for creating a healthy School Family “gang” for all children. Essential Takeaways • Any form of “us” and “them” socialization impedes the development of a healthy culture • Disconnected/marginalized children will find an alternative way to meet the need to belong • All children need predictability, consistency and a sense of belonging • Creating a sense of community in the classroom (a School Family) provides students with connection, predictability and a sense of belonging Important Links Gang Leader to Graduate Success Story (insert/connect link) How to Make a (Bully from Scratch) (insert/connect link) Bully Road Signs series of videos (insert/connect link) Products Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Classrooms Creating the School Family Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Schools and Homes e-Course Show Outline (time stamps) :24 What is Conscious Discipline 1:42 Prevalence of gangs in our society 2:50 What is socialization 5:01 Introduction of guest speaker DJ Baptiste, former gang leader 6:23 DJ’s story of his path towards being in a gang 9:55 DJ expelled from preschool 12:56 DJ created his own gang 15:15 A sense of belonging draws children toward gangs 17:40 How gangs provide consistency and predictability 19:18 Codes of conduct in DJ’s gang 20:42 Was there ever a sense of fear being in the gang 23:00 DJ’s life-changing moment 26:10 Mrs. Porter connects, gives DJ a class job and creates a School Family 29:46 DJ’s current employment 31:35 Summary of what the gang provided Transcript can be found here: https://consciousdiscipline.com/podcast-episode014/
Have you noticed some children will increase their behaviors in what seems to be an effort to gain your attention? Have you ever had a child exhibit a behavior that just seems so bizarre to you and you were at a loss for how to respond? Children with extreme behaviors and mental illness present some of the most challenging moments in the classroom. Some of these behaviors can be alarming to the adults who care for them. Seeing all behavior as a form of communication creates opportunity for acceptance of where the child is, connection, and teaching new skills. Listen in as Kim Jackson, Conscious Discipline Master Instructor and demonstration teacher in North Carolina, shares strategies for working with children during extreme behaviors. ESSENTIAL TAKEAWAYS • Seeing all behavior as communication enables adults to create teaching moments, even with them most challenging children. • Adults managing their own emotional states in times of conflict is essential. • Respecting where children are in the moment creates opportunity to connect and teaches others watching acceptance. STEPS FOR TOMORROW • Know how to access your own composure and calm yourself in the moments that seem most heated and challenging. • See all behavior, no matter what it is, as a call for help and a missing skill. • Use the QTIP method – Quit Taking It Personally • Repeatedly teach the skill that is missing in the moment and through social play IMPORTANT LINKS www.ConsciousDiscipline.com Mental health specialists decrease power struggles, holds and conflict with Conscious Discipline - https://consciousdiscipline.com/videos/mental-health-specialists-decrease-power-struggles-holds-and-conflict-with-conscious-discipline/ Connecting Parents to the School Family: https://consciousdiscipline.com/videos/how-can-you-connect-parents-into-your-school-family-a-preschool-teacher-shows-the-way/ PRODUCTS • Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Classrooms SHOW OUTLINE :22 What is Conscious Discipline 1:30 Introduction of today’s topic – young children and mental illness 3:12 Causes of mental illness 3:45 Introduction of guest Kim Jackson 6:15 Types of mental illness Kim has seen in her classroom 9:35 Story of what happened when the teacher was injured by a student 11:43 Approaching children with big behaviors 14:15 All behavior is some form of communication – a story of seeing it differently 18:47 Ways children call for help 20:03 Steps for helping and reaching challenging children 21:10 Story of child who has eaten poop 23:44 Story of responding to child with multiple personalities 26:28 Modeling acceptance for other students who witness challenging moments 27:46 Reaching the family of children with mental illness 31:40 Role play parent – teacher communication regarding “Did my child have a good day?” 34:40 Steps for tomorrow THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms. Also, would you consider taking 60-seconds to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes? Your feedback is extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and I love to hear your feedback! Also, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live! On behalf of our Conscious Discipline family, we wish you well. ConsciousDiscipline.com
What was your experience as a child during holidays? Do you find them stressful now? How do we help students prepare for extended holiday breaks? The holidays can bring stress and disruption to daily routines. These times can result in an escalation of stress and misbehaviors in the classroom. Maintaining structure and routines during this time helps create predictability. Predictability helps create and maintain a felt sense of safety. Visual routine books and pre-holiday rituals built on a healthy family model help support children in managing the stress of holiday breaks. In this episode, we will learn strategies for reaching and building relationships with children and their families transforming both the home life and the life of the classroom. Listen in as long time Kindergarten teacher and two-time Teacher of the Year Tiffany Taylor shares how to ease the pain of difficult good-byes on Friday afternoons and challenging hellos on Monday mornings. Essential Takeaways • Maintaining classroom routines pre-holiday breaks maintains a felt sense of safety in the class family. • Utilizing a healthy family model to create structure and rituals within the class family eases the stress of holiday breaks. Steps for Tomorrow • Make a routine book for things that will be out of routine before the break. Create the book together with the students and read it often in the weeks before the break. • Be aware of your own emotional state and what you are bringing to the classroom • Do something that builds classroom family that replicates your own home family • Have open conversations about feelings that arrive during the time leading up to holiday breaks Important Links Conscious Discipline website Products • Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Classrooms • Feeling Buddy Toolkit for Classroom Show Outline :22 What is Conscious Discipline 1:20 Introduction of topic and stressors associated with preparing for the holidays 3:43 The executive skill of flexibility and what happens when it goes “off line” 6:40 Introduction of guest teacher Jill Beck 10:38 Creating a School Family with 5th grade students 13:36 Student behaviors approaching holidays and how to help 15:49 Creating a countdown to holiday break routine book 18:27 Pre-holiday break rituals 20:14 Talking with students about worries and excitements as holidays approach 20:53 Easing the stress of testing before holidays 23:19 Playing “Rob your neighbor” 24:53 Returning to the school family after long holiday breaks 26:57 Steps for tomorrow THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms. Also, would you consider taking 60-seconds to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes? Your feedback is extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and I love to hear your feedback! Also, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live! On behalf of our Conscious Discipline family, we wish you well. ConsciousDiscipline.com
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the words resistant child? Disruptive? Mean? Hurtful? Angry? We might even call these children disconnected. What if we shifted our view of these children to see their behaviors as a call for help? Children who are relationship resistant are the most challenging in our classrooms. We can relate to these children on some level as we have all had hurt and betrayal in our lives. As adults we build defenses to distract us from that inner pain, children show us with their hurtful and disruptive behavior in the classroom. In this episode, we will learn strategies for reaching and building relationships with these children transforming both their life and the life of the classroom. Listen in and learn how create a School Family, utilize the skills of active calming, noticing and encouragement to reach even the most disconnected child. Essential Takeaways • For children to behave differently we must see them differently • Building relationships is key to reaching children who are resistant • Why building a School Family is essential • Remove judgment from the classroom with the skill of noticing Steps for Tomorrow Begin practicing self-calming and be willing to see children’s misbehavior as a call for help. Look for opportunities for connecting with children, begin building your school family. Important Links • DNA Process (Star 4 in chapter 8 of book study portal, http://consciousdiscipline.com/bookstudy/chapter-8.asp). • Skill of Noticing (http://consciousdiscipline.com/videos/video.asp?id=33) • Mirror Neurons (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq1-ZxV9Dc4) • Wishing Well (http://consciousdiscipline.com/videos/video.asp?id=70) Products • Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Classrooms • Creating the School Family • I Love You Rituals • Shubert’s New Friend • School Family Job Board Show Outline :18 What is Conscious Discipline 3:10 Introduction of Guest Vicky Hepler 4:10 What behavior trends in classrooms today 4:54 Responses to challenging children before Conscious Discipline 6:35 Responses to challenging children after Conscious Discipline 8:33 How to build connection with children who resist 9:32 DNA process 11:38 Beginning steps for helping disconnected children 13:17 Why children resist relationships 15:45 Reframing children’s behavior 18:05 Summary of strategies 19:10 Removing judgment from the classroom 21:12 Success story of relationship resistant child 25:20 What to do when multiple children in a class are disconnected 28:50 Teacher suggestions for when it’s difficult to implement 31:17 Summary of all strategies for reaching resistant children ConsciousDiscipline.com
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Steve talks about keeping a busy house under control with the start of the new school year. This week's guest is best-selling author and ‘Family Manager' Kathy Peel. Topics include setting up a family Control Center and working as a family team, school activities and how to prevent over-scheduling your child, why school is the child's career, just like their parents and managing your child's time with their electronic devices.
Mayor Butch Lee talks about the new amphitheater coming to Brandon in 2018. The Jackson R&B Fest and Mississippi Book Festival kick off in Jackson. Plus, Blues legend, Jessie Robinson talks about Hal & Mals, and the Desoto County Back to School Family night is back! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Debra Jennings, co-executive director of the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, shares her insights on school-family partnerships to improve education for all students. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/295140p
This week on the Don't Eat That! Podcast. - Parenting Confession Session - Baby Names that'll cost $32,000 - Husband Of The Year Award - Kids Starting School - Trent reviews a family holiday spot
At that age of 76, Margaret Moore took part in the Teaching Drum Outdoor School family year-long, living naturally in the Northern Wisconsin woods for 11-months as an intergenerational clan of 42 people. Without the niceties of civilization, like books, soap, clocks, etc, Margaret and the rest experienced a connection to nature and each other badly missing for most people today.
First part of male continuum.Developed by Sharon Neufeld, Delivered by Waldie.Material from Dan Allender.
Second part of male continuum. Developed by Sharon Neufeld, Delivered by Waldie.Material from Dan Allender.