Seven Skills Archives

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

Posted on April 10, 2020 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. With our school’s sudden shift...

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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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Coaching Children Through Upset: Lessons from a Purple Crayon

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Jessica Flowers

Conscious Discipline is a lifelong practice and an ongoing journey. I’ve been a Certified Instructor for a decade, and I’m still learning valuable lessons about myself and my interactions...

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Conscious Discipline Consequences: FAQs and Common Scenarios

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Becky Bailey

This is Part Three of a three-part series on Conscious Discipline consequences. If you missed it, catch up on Part One and Part Two. In Part One of this series,...

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Reclaim Your Power with Assertiveness

Webinar: Reclaim Your Power with Assertiveness We all want children to advocate for themselves, set healthy boundaries, and be assertive. To teach these important skills to children, we must...

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The Three Types of Consequences and How to Give Them

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Becky Bailey

This is Part Two of a three-part series on Conscious Discipline consequences. You can read Part One here and Part Three here. In Part One of our consequences series,...

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Why Conscious Discipline Consequences Work and Punishments Don’t (And How to Give Effective Consequences)

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Becky Bailey

This is Part One of a three-part series on Conscious Discipline consequences. Read Part Two and Part Three for more information on effective consequences. Conscious Discipline offers solutions for...

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