What No One Told You About Behavior Problems (That Will Change Everything)
If you’ve been in the classroom longer than five minutes, you’ve probably been told the same things about...
5 Calming Rituals to Regulate Your Classroom’s Emotional Climate
The emotional climate of your classroom isn’t just about how your students feel — it’s the invisible atmosphere...
The One Mindset Shift That Transforms Behavior Management Overnight
Let’s be real — behavior management can feel like one long, never-ending game of whack-a-mole. You solve one...
Emotional Contagion in the Classroom: How Your Energy Sparks Calm—or Chaos—in Student Behavior
If you’ve ever walked into your classroom feeling frazzled and noticed your students bouncing off the walls—or entered...
Why Traditional Classroom Discipline Is Failing—and What To Change
Classroom discipline is one of the most searched (and most emotionally loaded) topics in education. If you’re reading...
Responding to Challenging Behavior: The ABC Method
There is no magic bullet when it comes to addressing students’ challenging behavior. Originally published 4/11/2023, updated 4/8/2025...
How to Use PBIS Tier I and II in Your Classroom
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a research-backed approach designed to proactively prevent challenging behaviors while reinforcing...
10 Ways to Stop Challenging Behavior Before It Starts
Addressing challenging behavior in the classroom can be one of the most difficult aspects of teaching. By taking...
What I learned from PBIS – The good, the bad, and the ugly
As an educator, I have watched schools implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) for several years now....
5 Classroom Challenges You Can Overcome with a Simple Mindset Shift
Before I discovered the power of a mindset shift, I struggled with staying calm and collected in the...