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Resources about Self-Regulation

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Teaching Disappointment and Experiencing the Unthinkable!

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Jessica Flowers

Today, I entered a classroom to coach. I’ve been coaching and teaching skills in this Head Start classroom of four-year-olds for over a year! It’s typical to coach children...

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How Do Children Develop Emotional Health?

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Abbi Kruse

By Karen Hickman If I pass you on the street and ask, “How are you,” what might be your likely response? “Fine,” “good,” and “okay” are common. If you...

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How to Help Children Feel Safe When Our World Feels Scary

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Kelsey Donnini

The world we live in seems to be increasingly connected through images and stories on the internet, the news, and social media. When the world seems scary and frightening events...

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Safety (Self-Regulation): Papers Supporting Conscious Discipline’s Framework

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Conscious Discipline

Research Supporting the Effects of Self-Regulation (Safety) These articles explore the relationship between social and emotional learning and academic success, showing that child self-regulation and academic achievement are positively...

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A Conscious Approach to Self-Regulation: Knox County Head Start and the Conscious Discipline Program

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Julie Ruffo

Jones & Lesaux (2013) Intro brief: This report provides an overview of three adult-focused programs for social-emotional learning: Conscious Discipline, Child FIRST, and the Chicago School Readiness Project and...

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