“A strong positive attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.” – Patricia Neal

You may fool the whole world Down the pathway of life And get pats on the back as you pass. But your final reward will be Heartaches and tears If you ve cheated the man in the glass. – Dale Winbro

One of the most popular songs in my National Discipline Seminar is titled Pay Attention or as the kids call it Little Larry . Paying attention and teaching kids how to focus is one of the most important lessons we can teach kids. The things we pay attention to in our lives are the things… Read more »

Don’t lose your head. It’s the best part of your body. ~ Jimmy Snyder You have no control over what the other guy does. You only have control over what you do. ~ A. J. Kitt It’s all happening too fast. I’ve got to put the brakes on or I’ll smack into something. ~ Mel… Read more »

When working with children who are out of control you can rely on the following strategies to follow: You need a plan with specific alternatives in place when the child looses control. 1.Redirect the child. Take child by the hand and walk them to a totally different place in the room. 2. Use an outside… Read more »

I will control my tongue and will not allow it to speak mean, vulgar, or profane words. I will think before I speak. I will tell the truth and nothing but the truth. I will control my temper and will not get angry when people or things displease me. Even when indignant against wrong or… Read more »

(to the tune of “Frere Jacques”) I am waiting, I am waiting, Just for you, Just for you, Show me that you’re ready, Show me that you’re ready, 1, 2, 3 – eyes on me! 1, 2, 3 – looking at me! 1, 2, 3 – smiling at me! –

(To the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”) If you’re ready for a story find a seat, If you’re ready for a story find a seat, If you’re ready for a story check your hands and then your feet, If you’re ready for a story find a seat. –

“It is easier to fight for one’s principles than to live up to them.” — Alfred Adler (1870-1937), Austrian psychiatrist – Alfred Adler

Practical insight on the art of listening to others. When I ask you to listen to me and you start giving me advice, you have not done what I asked. When I ask you to listen to me and you begin to tell me why I shouldn’t feel that way, you are trampling on my… Read more »