School Family | Conscious Discipline

Shifting from Controlling Behavior to Teaching Skills

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Dr. Becky Bailey, Julie Ruffo and special guest Melissa McComb Episode Summary Many classrooms and schools rely on systems of punishments and rewards,...

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Keys to Connecting with Relationship-Resistant Children

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Dr. Becky Bailey, Julie Ruffo and special guest Brooke Haberle Episode Summary Research shows that positive student-teacher relationships result in a more productive...

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Conscious Discipline in After School Programs

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Dr. Becky Bailey and special guest Cassie Gerst Episode Summary 10.2 million children in the United States participate in after school programs. The...

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End of Year Rituals to Honor, Celebrate and Heal

End of Year Rituals to Honor, Celebrate and Heal Every end of the year is a time of transition for students. In a year disrupted by COVID-19, this transition...

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Shifting from Punishment to Discipline

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Dr. Becky Bailey and special guest Christiaan Baarsma Episode Summary Punishment is defined as the infliction of pain or loss upon a person...

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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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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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