ABAPS

Responding to children in calm and respectful ways isn't always easy, often because their big feelings elicit our big feelings. As long as we're continually learning and practicing, then we are headed in the right direction.

The words we choose matters. The inflection in our voice matters. Our facial expressions matter. Children are sponges; let’s make sure they soak up the right messages.

Never more relevant than during this pandemic...parents and caregivers, we see your sacrifices.

Great tips for stressful times. Like with any other skill, many of these can be acquired and strengthened through teaching, modeling, practice, and reinforcement.