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Trust Equals Privilege

TL;DR: What I am really trying to teach is the connection between trust and privilege. When done thoughtfully, classroom dollars and the famous marble jar can be powerful tools. [...]

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Why I Love the Zones of Regulation

Self-Regulation: The Brilliance of the Zones of Regulation TL;DR:  The Zones of Regulation is a curriculum and communication tool that helps humans identify what they are feeling and what [...]

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Why I Avoid Saying, “Good Job.”

My Story: Peggy O’Mara said, “The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.” It is one of those quotes that has stuck with me. I knew [...]

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Why I Don’t Want Compliant Kids (and What to Teach Instead)

Why I Don’t Want Compliant Kids (and What to Teach Instead)   TL;DR: Raising respectful and responsible kids is more important than raising compliant kids.   This is a [...]

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