A huge challenge in serving young children is collecting accurate and useful data about what they know and can do...often under tight timelines or when we have 100 other things to do. … [Read more...]
The Case Against Ignoring
Just ignore the child because otherwise you'll inadvertently reinforce bad behaviors. The child is seeking your attention...don't give in. It's just attention seeking behavior...it's best to ignore and not let them get what they want. … [Read more...]
Building Brains Isn’t A Job For The Faint Of Heart
Building brains is complicated work...and certainly not for the faint of heart! I wish I could offer a step-by-step set of instructions to ease the decisions and complexity of your work... And until I'm able to grant that wish, I continue to offer guidance and frameworks to help. … [Read more...]
My Favorite Things 2019
Because of Brené Brown's work, vulnerability has become a "household" word. Yet, to witness the courage it takes to be vulnerable is a whole other thing. … [Read more...]
Lifelines that help children “get on board”
The more I learn about early brain development and the importance of co-regulation, the more I cringe when I walk into a Pre-K classroom, see a child who is clearly upset, and get a gentle reminder that I am NOT to give THAT child my attention. Ugh! It is at this very moment that the child … [Read more...]
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