Distance Learning Archives

The Basics of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Julie Ruffo

The Conscious Discipline Brain State Model reminds us of the brain’s three hierarchical needs: Safety, connection and problem solving. Times of stress and transition often see a spike in...

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Active Calming Through the Ages

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo

My name is Hannah. I am 19 years old and in my sophomore year of college. My brother, Daniel, is 15 years old and in his freshman year of...

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How to be a Safekeeper: Emotional Safety for Adults

Posted on by Julie Ruffo

“Safekeeper” is the term Conscious Discipline uses to describe the adult’s role in the home or school. Our primary job is to keep children physically and emotionally safe. The...

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Compostura y Asertividad

Posted on by Leticia Valero

Soy Lety Valero y soy Instructora Master con Conscious Discipline. Recientemente escucho cómo los padres de familia se encuentran -en algunos casos- desesperados con el tema de sus hijos...

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Holding On as Quarantine Continues as Featured in Teen Magazine

Posted on by Amy Speidel

Right now, we are all in uncharted territory. As sheltering in place with our families continues, Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor Amy Speidel sat down with Your Teen Magazine to...

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Family Daily Commitments and Morning Routines

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Anne Hoff

In the district where my children attend school, we had about three weeks between the time schools were physically closed and when our distance learning officially started. This gave...

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Introducing the Power of Perception and the Skill of Composure to Parents

Posted on by Anne Hoff

My name is Anne Hoff. I am a parent, a Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor and a mental health consultant in a therapeutic preschool classroom. I thought it would be...

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75 Ways for Kids to Connect and Contribute

Posted on March 26, 2020 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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