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...]

The green zone is a place where we are in an optimal space to learn. Our "Yes" brain is fully engaged and our emotional intelligence skills allow us to "put the breaks" on if we feel ourselves becoming hyper or hypo aroused. Sounds perfect doesn't it? But what if staff, colleagues, or family members … [Read more...]