Teaching kids to exercising self-control in the face of peer pressure. (Originated from Boston Globe)Meltz, Barbara F
Kids are full of energy and curiosity, which is why they want to chime in on conversations. However, some kids have a hard time with self-control when it comes to interrupting others. More importantly, being interrupted can be frustrating for the person who was speaking, kids and adults ali...
Reflecting on efforts and outcomes would lead to self-appraisal and adjustment for next time, increasing self-efficacy of each component of self-regulation. Implement This Toolkit! So whether you’re seeking activities and strategies for an advisory period or next Fall’s start of year academic pr...
“He is just a really tough kid. Some kids are just going to have severe behavior.” “He has had a very long history of reinforcement for that challenging behavior, so that means we need to be extra vigilant to make sure we are being consistent in his behavior intervention plan.” “...
Tools to Provide for Kids in Self Regulation Jill suggests to break down the stressors into different domains. We’ve included a few examples below to take into consideration. Biological Domain Declutter areas.This can be the classroom, the bedroom, the living area etc. Create an inviting space...
While the internet can be a positive tool, it is also one of the ways children are subjected to pressures and anxiety. While it is certainly a virtual environment, the threat is no less real. Indeed, with the prevalence of smart devices and online learning, your kids may find it somewhat...
So far I’ve found kids after school very interesting because most of them are so little that they have to be picked up by parents at the end of the day. Then I can see they talk their own languages to their parents but happily talk Dutch to all their friends to say good-bye. Nice...
Kids absorb a lot of things from observing what is around them. You might not notice it, but every little action that you make will impact your child. So, do take note of what you say and do as your kids will learn from you. If you react negatively or rashly, your child will pick...
She became a vociferous reader, learned grammar rules and how to write, and began her steps to become an exceptional artist. Despite that she was often ridiculed and ostracized by other kids, and some teachers because of her deaf speech, inability to understand, and the hearing aids themselves...
Teach your children that although in team sports it feels good to win, every day can be a success when they see the value in striving to be their best. Every step in bettering yourself physically and mentally is a win. You can only control your own behavior ...