No Thank You! Why this phrase is being misused to improve children's classroom behavior and what to say instead.
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Using “No Thank You” To Redirect Child BehaviorÂ
In our work at Mariposa we often go into schools a...
Should Adults Share Authentic Emotions With Children?
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In working with parents and teachers, I find that many adults feel that they should not share their ...
Cultivating Compassion: The Essence of Social-Emotional Learning in Early Childhood Education
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Social Emotional Learning in a School Setting
In the vital world of early childhood education, wher...
Going beyond Social Emotional Learning Activities: Practical Strategies for Educators to Promote SEL
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Social Emotional Learning Activities
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has become part of the early e...
“How are the kids?” (And what have they accomplished?)
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We Love to Talk About Our Kids
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“That Makes me Sad.” Does it really?
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Why You Should Share How You Feel
Research shows that it is important for adults to share their emo...
Parenting Courses: Where to Start?
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When you think “parenting class”, that is pretty broad. And while some parents cannot get enough of ...
Social Emotional Skills in Our Children
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What we are getting wrong and why
Billions of dollars are spent every year to help children develop...
“Was it a good day? Or a bad day?”
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The Stress For Teachers Of Responding To Parents At The End Of The Day
Teacher stress is high. And ...
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