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(1-minute read) When a child has no patience to wait and wants things NOW, you can show them the above drawing to explain the red and green of waiting patiently vs. I want it NOW!!! Most importantly, once the skill has been taught, you can make the green behavior become a habit by constantly reinforcing

(2-minute read) Hi All, Here are some final thoughts on working with students who do not respect authority figures, such as teachers, principals, parents, and so forth. In summary, we talked about the importance of teaching skills such as respectful vs. disrespectful and emotion regulation tools. We also discussed the importance of setting clear boundaries

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                                                  (2-minute read) Hi All, Here’s a question that was recently sent in. Question:How do you deal with a student (10 years or older) who doesn’t respect authority, including principals, teachers, and

                                                               (3 Minute read) Hi All, In this final segment, I’d like to share a bit more about why a child might behave at home

Hi, I hope you all had a pleasant holiday (despite the typical challenges that inevitably come along with a lack of school structure for 1-2 weeks!) In an earlier blog several weeks ago, we discussed a child who is angelic at home but a serious behavior problem at school. Why might that be? Here is

Hi All, I took a break from the recent topic of “kids misbehaving at school …” in order to address a more pressing topic: Pesach Preparations. We will return to it right after Yomtov. Here is a social story I wrote today with one of my students that might be useful to some of our

It is far more common for children to be quite difficult at home and to be angels at school. Those are the kids that when parents go to Parent Teacher Conferences and the teacher gives a glowing report, the parents rub their foreheads and wonder if the teacher is talking about the same child.   However, sometimes

What about children who don’t say the truth because they feel unsafe to do so, are afraid of the consequences that might be heaped upon them, or wish to protect their privacy, belongings, or someone else’s feelings?  Strategy: One of my go-to strategies is to find a calm, peaceful moment and have the Problem-Solving Dialogue with