Teachers can help children deal with anger by guiding their understanding and management of this emotion. The practices described here can help children understand and manage angry feelings in a direct and non-aggressive way. Create a Safe Emotional Climate. A healthy early childhood setting permits children acknowledge all feelings, pleasant and unpleasant, and does not… Read more »
I agree to use my anger management journal when the following situations occur: 1. When I become frustrated. 2. When I become angry toward a peer or an adult. When these situations occur, please write in your journal about the following: 1. What caused or triggered the anger or frustration? 2. How did you respond… Read more »
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. – Eleanor Roosevelt
From the Heart expressions HEART WORDS AND PHRASES Heart to heart _________________________________________ Heartthrob____________________________________________ Heart and soul_________________________________________ Take heart____________________________________________ Heartstrings___________________________________________ Heartache____________________________________________ Change of heart________________________________________ Hearty_______________________________________________ After one’s own heart____________________________________ Steal one’s heart________________________________________ Eat one’s heart out______________________________________ Break one’s heart________________________________________ Do one’s heart good______________________________________ Have one’s heart in the right place____________________________ To one’s heart’s content___________________________________ Wear one’s… Read more »
“Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it’s the only thing.” – Albert Schweitzer
My father-in-law is quite the handyman. He has every tool known to man and his garage is an impressive workshop. A few years ago he moved from Ohio to Colorado. In the process he completely dismantled his workshop and put it all into boxes. When he arrived at his new home he called me and… Read more »
“Good timber does not grow with ease. The stronger the wind the stronger the trees. ” Willard Marriott (1900-1985) Businessman, entrepreneur, founder of Marriott Hotels – Willard Marriot
Strategies for Managing Resistance Sally: Mom, can I go out and play after dinner? Mom: Not tonight, dear. Sally (whining): But whyyyyy? Mom: I don t want you to be too tired for school tomorrow, and besides, you were out the last three nights in a row. Sally (forcefully): That’s a stupid reason! Kathy, Ryan,… Read more »
“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. “ – Vincent Van Gogh
No matter how diligent you are in recognizing trigger causes, your child will still have meltdown moments. Or even meltdown days. The following tips can help you handle those inevitable bumps in the road. Be flexible and practice those solutions that seem to bring the best results. Offer Choices You may be able to avoid… Read more »
