E11: Basic Behavior Toolkit

As parents and teachers, we are often told what we CAN'T do for discipline, but aren't told so much what we CAN do. That is why we put together this basic list of techniques to handle challenging behavior. We can use these in order to gently support children in developing self-regulation and self-control. Some of the 'tools' we discuss are redirection, offering choices, emotion coaching (The FLIP-it method), appropriate consequences, and making things fun! We end with talking about the most important and powerful part of guidance: the relationship. Children need to know that we are there for them and love them no matter what. There are obviously whole books, blogs, and seminars on this subject, so we could not cover everything. Let us know what your go-to is!

Resources:

FLIP-it
https://centerforresilientchildren.org/dcrc-shop/flip-it/

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
https://www.abebooks.com/Mrs-Piggle-Wiggle-Betty-MacDonald-Hilary-Knight/30651704558/bd?cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade-_-product_id=COM9780590413862USED-_-keyword=&gclid=Cj0KCQjws4aKBhDPARIsAIWH0JW0QBYbdNiI_vVHOoTimNuUVNvIiLZMyAsydsmxV_eugdhgguq_AhgaAlMHEALw_wcB

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