Behavior Management-

Behavior Management - pieced together from other sources from Shannon Krukonis- Behavioral Specialist R Club

1. How our behavior affects children’s behavior
a. Tone of voice – children will mimic with each other how adults talk to them.
b. Power struggles – children will react to what you do rather than what you say
c. Communication – cross communicating can lead to confusion and frustration.
2. How to deal with behavioral issues
a. Communication – Allow for both sides of stories. Use various forms of communication (pictures, body language, etc.). Talk to other staff for opinion and/or assistance.
b. Environmental changes – Changing groups, areas of play, activities, etc.
c. Consequences vs. punishment – Establish rules, follow through on consequences. Provide natural/logical consequences for actions. Should be related, resonable, responsible, and respectful.
d. Control and respect vs. disrespect – Maintain self-control. Empower child through limited choices.
e. Behavior write-ups – Using them as threats weakens the value. Do the write-up when redirection does not work and then explain why to the child the write-up was done.

Welcome

Parents - have you ever felt like you were alone- and no one knows what you are going through? All parents at one time feel this way I am sure- As a parent with a child with behavioral or emotional issues I have felt that way more often then not. You do not know where you are going to turn and you do not know if you will make it through the difficult times-

Well- you have found a place where you are not alone- where you can ask questions on the message board-where I will help you find the resources you need.

I hope you find comfort in knowing you do not have to go through these issues with your child alone- I am here- ready to listen ready to walk you through your need.