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Cultivating Connection and Contribution in a COVID-19 World

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Julie Ruffo

Humankind is genetically wired to seek out connection and contribute to each other’s wellbeing. The bonds between us have defined our families and communities since the beginning of time....

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75 Ways for Kids to Connect and Contribute

Posted on by Julie Ruffo

Keeping it safe by staying at home may seem like a block to connection and contribution, but it can also provide a wonderful opportunity to build unity, compassion and...

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Responding to Difficult Questions

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Julie Ruffo

Children, especially young children, are notorious for asking a myriad of questions. Who, what, where, when, why, why, why, WHY, WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY? Those questions aren’t going to go away because...

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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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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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Wishing Well to Heal from Tragedy and Loss

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Dr. Becky Bailey, and special guests Kathy Spidle, Julie Hoven, and Miranda Richardson Episode Summary After learning about Conscious Discipline at a workshop,...

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