Tag: behaviour guidance
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The Method of Natural Consequences: Gently Guiding Your Child
Ever notice how children’s books are full of little mischief-makers? Kids are born explorers—testing boundaries and checking to see just how far they can push before hitting a limit (often ours!). But here’s a comforting thought: there’s really no such thing as intentionally bad behaviour. Children often just don’t know any better yet. They’re not…
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Let’s debate the virtue of patience…
When friends and acquaintances learn I work as a preschool teacher, they often smile. They say, “You must have so much patience.” I usually just shrug. I don’t think patience is the most essential quality when working with young children. In fact, I’m not a fan of patience. I’m all for understanding. Take four-year-old James.…