“The more stress a child is under, the higher her baseline level of arousal, the more energy she’s burning while ‘at rest,’ and the more reactive she is to stress.” Stuart Shanker – Author of Self-Reg
{R}evolutionize how you approach behaviors that are challenging. Get started by clicking here and downloading my Pre-K Teach & Play practice point with common ECE stressors that we can recognize and reduce. Now onto how to reduce stressors.

12 strategies for reducing the impact of stressors
An infographic with evidence-based strategies for reducing the negative impact stressors can have on young children’s development and learning. Click here to download an infographic with 12 strategies for reducing the impact of stressors. Click here for the Spanish version.
10 ways to reduce stressors in children with autism
Downloadable handout with 10 strategies from autism expert Barb Avila from Synergy Autism Center. Each strategy is designed to reduce stressors so curiosity can thrive in children with autism. Click here to download and here to listen to the associated podcast.


Tons of strategies to support children during transitions
Podcast 27: Seeing The Child Behind The Behavior
In this podcast episode, Laura Fish and I share how early educators can broaden their perspective around the “causes” for challenging behavior. You will learn how to discover the “why” behind a child’s behavior. And be sure to get the download where you'll find the strategies for reducing stressors.

Want to learn more about the green zone, which is where learning takes place? Check out this Pre-K Teach & Play podcast on how to recognize when the child has “flipped their lid” and needs your help getting back to the green zone.