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COVID-19: Five Helpful Responses for Families

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Becky Bailey

Kids don’t say, “Beloved parent, I’m having difficulty in my daily life. I don’t fully understand what’s happening, I miss my friends, I’m afraid someone I know is going...

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Creating Optimal Relationships for Optimal Learning

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Dr. Becky Bailey and special guest J.C. Commander Episode Summary At its core, Conscious Discipline is a relationship program. Our brain is a...

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The Importance of Composure

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Dr. Becky Bailey and special guest DJ Batiste Episode Summary As a child, DJ Batiste didn’t have the skills he needed to behave...

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Weaving I Love You Rituals into the Day

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Dr. Becky Bailey and special guest Kim Hughes Episode Summary I Love You Rituals are playful, one-on-one interactions that build loving connections while...

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Teaching Conflict Resolution to Young Children

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Dr. Becky Bailey and special guest Vicky Hepler Episode Summary In any classroom, conflict happens. And that’s an understatement—conflict occurs every day, all...

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Healing After a Natural Disaster with Conscious Discipline

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Dr. Becky Bailey and special guests April Carr and Hillary Spratlin Episode Summary Conscious Discipline is both trauma-based and trauma-informed. It emphasizes optimal...

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Consequences vs. Punishments with High School Students

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Dr. Becky Bailey and special guest Steve Hummer Episode Summary Effective consequences, rather than ineffective punishments, are embedded in Conscious Discipline. Unlike punishment,...

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Fostering Self-Regulation in Self-Contained Classrooms

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Dr. Becky Bailey and special guest Katie Keller Episode Summary Since Dr. Becky Bailey started Conscious Discipline more than 20 years ago, it...

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Navigating Lockdowns: 5 Key Takeaways for Parents

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Becky Bailey

This article was adapted from the podcast episode Navigating Lockdowns from a Student and Parent Perspective with Dr. Becky Bailey, parent Nicole Mercer, and high school student Hannah Mercer....

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