Why do some children come to depend on challenging behaviors while others discover better, more effective ways to get what they want?  Generally, children use negative behaviors when they lack the skills that would help them meet their needs.  Teachers who take time to assess the reasons for misbehavior are better able to teach children new social-emotional skills.  This session focuses on the common reasons that children misbehave, a crucial first step in determining how to prevent/reduce challenging behaviors. Presented…

This training is geared towards informing, assessing, and providing strategies to support the skill of deep breathing and making the connection to help children learn how to calm.  You will Assess you own responses and reactions in relations to deep breathing by creating an environment that naturally promote this crucial skill to their early social-emotional development. Learn about the importance of and evidence-based research on why breathing with children matters. Reflect on your understanding of your relationship with yourself, your…

This training gives child care providers an overview of SIDS, identifies the risk factors and describes ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare. Participants will review information about when and how to use the approved waivers, how to best place a baby in a bed to sleep, and other “best practice” recommendations. During the workshop, participants will get the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy, updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources. Presented…