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I like Dr John F. Taylor. His advice for parents and teachers is excellent. Check out some of his work here - https://parentology.guide/parentology-events/webinars/
scroll down to the bottom of the page for free webinars.

Webinars – Parentology Guide These webinars have been specifically designed and produced by Dr. John Taylor for educators who desire a convenient, enjoyable way to obtain graduate school university credits in fulfillment of district and/or state continuing education requirements.

Opinion | It’s Not Kids With the Cellphone Problem, It’s Parents (Gift Article) Banning phones in school is hard. But it’s the right thing to do.

As the great Viktor Frankl once said "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom."

Berlin Brandenburg International School parents - I can't wait to start my workshop on Wednesday morning! 😀

"Discipline is freedom..... if you don't pay the price you get nothing"

“Discipline Is Freedom” - @venuswilliams MOTIVATION is temporary. DISCIPLINE creates habits, habits make routines, and routines become who you are daily. #10XLadies

Would you like to learn how to run your own parent workshops? Or do a deep dive learning about the unique Positive Discipline approach? Sign up for my upcoming course and become certified as an official PD educator. You'll learn how to run workshops online and in-person as well as get to experience the experiential activities which are are key to all PD workshops. Take a chance! The workshop is a lot of fun, the learning is deep and you'll meet like minded new colleagues at the same time. Course runs for three weeks from September 11th to 29th via Zoom. Mornings from 10am - 12.30pm Berlin time.

workshops — PARENTING TOOLS Discover how to effectively and respectfully guide your child to become more responsible, co-operative and empowered in the long term. All parents of students at Berlin British School Community are welcome to take part in this eight session course.

Another inspiring two weeks of learning, deep discussions and fun reuniting with old friends and making new ones at ICASSI - the annual Adler/ Dreikurs summer school which was held in Ireland this August. Next year it'll be in Germany. I can't wait! 😊

How to (actually) talk to kids It’s not dissimilar from talking to other adults, but even the most well-meaning grown-ups can forget that.

Lucy Letby, the English nurse who has just been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of seven babies in her care was clearly a psychopath. I can't begin to imagine how her parents must feel about the crimes their only child has committed.

When Your Child Is a Psychopath The condition has long been considered untreatable. Experts can spot it in a child as young as 3 or 4. But a new clinical approach offers hope.

You know they're heading in the right direction when your kids take the time to clean their street sign because it was getting too hard to read. Proud mama moment! ☺️

A few places still remaining on my upcoming course TEACHING PARENTING THE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE WAY. It goes from Sept. 11th to 29th on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am to 12.30pm CET / 9am - 11.30am (UK time) This is a six session live online PDA certification workshop designed to support participants in learning all they need to teach the Parenting the Positive Discipline Way curriculum. Developed by Lynn Lott and Jane Nelsen, this interactive programme provides a step-by-step approach to starting and leading experientially based parenting groups and classes. The hallmark of the curriculum is the experiential activities that reach the heart to inspire deeper understanding and change. Members of ASIIP and the Adlerian Network of Ireland qualify for a €100 discount. 😀

Great book recommendations here from Cheryl Erwin! 😊

The best books about trauma in early childhood and what to do to raise a healthy, happy child Cheryl Erwin shares the 5 best books on trauma in early childhood. Have you read What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing?

I've been hosting an online monthly mentor group meeting, on behalf of the Positive Discipline Association, since 2019. On June 5th I will be hosting my last meeting and am honoured to be co-hosting it with our Dr. Jane Nelsen (author of Positive Discipline). If you have any burning questions related to parenting, teaching (or workshop facilitation if you're a PD educator) that you'd like to ask Jane then please send them to me. Thanks.😊

I think I'll call a whole workshop series this! Just Get Out The Door!! 😅

Reading is fundamental 🤓

The 100 greatest children's books of all time BBC Culture polled 177 experts from 56 countries to find the greatest children's books ever. From Where the Wild Things Are to Haroun and the Sea of Stories, here's the top 100.

A jewel of a read. What a story! This man reminds me of my sons' swimming teacher who I never got tired of saying to newcomers at the pool as we watched the kids - ' guess how old that man is?' Leo was 102 at the time and part of a team of volunteers at our local Rote Kreuz (Red Cross) who ran swimming lessons for kids. As you can imagine the kids all loved him. We all did. 😊

Opinion | My neighbor lived to be 109. This is what I learned from him. Charlie White’s life spanned nearly half the history of the United States. In his story are lessons for anyone living through a maelstrom of change.

https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/talking-to-your-child-about-online-sexual-harassment-a-guide-for-parents/

Talking to your child about online sexual harassment: A guide for parents | Children's Commissioner for England The things I wish my parents had known, young people's advice for talking to your child about online sexual harassment.

Without connection we have to rely on force. We fall back on threats, bribes and harsh punishments. But force usually causes damage. If you want to have influence connection is the key

It's hard to find good movies for kids these days. I watched this one with my boys the other day and we loved it! Highly recommend. Feel free to share your own movie tips.🙂

Watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind | Netflix Official Site Inspired by a science book, 13-year-old William Kamkwamba builds a wind turbine to save his Malawian village from famine. Based on a true story.

Our kids need their sleep. So many behavior problems disappear when they are well rested.

#AskAlyson: Healthy sleep habits are as important as nutrition We have long demonized those who go to bed early

This is a great opportunity to get your burning parenting questions answered by the wonderful Cheryl Erwin - please share widely with your friends and groups you know who have young children. 😊

https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/the-case-for-banning-children-from-social-media =_the-new-yorker-bottom-recirc_9026d1c8-b7cb-4535-9c1a-e573b459d8a0_cral2-2

The Case for Banning Children from Social Media Most people seem to agree that something should be done to protect kids from what sure looks like an addictive product. But almost no one knows what that something is.

According to Alfred Adler all humans strive for a sense of belonging and significance. Many parents focus on the belonging part for their kids but not the second piece: significance. The feeling 'I can do this!' and 'I am capable'. We can not give our child significance but only provide him with genuine opportunities to feel capable. Here's a heart warming example of what that looks like. Thanks to PD colleague LaTysa Flowers for sharing. ☺️

Richard DiPilla on LinkedIn: #lifelessons #jobs #workethic #hiring | 1,419 comments When do we start to form our work ethic? Kids in their developing age are curious about everything they come across. They build a foundation with the guidance… | 1,419 comments on LinkedIn

Thank you Carol!Positive Discipline of Connecticut

Letting go.....

This is a brilliant and inspirational course for anyone working with young children. Parenting with Cheryl Erwin 😊

Happening soon! Come join us online to learn more about living and working with young children!

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About time!

Struggling to zip your bag shut as you get ready to ? 🧳

Thanks to new EU 🇪🇺 regulations, there’s one more thing you can leave at 🏠!

The single charging port reform means that soon all small and medium-sized electronics will use USB-C, regardless of their manufacturer. 🍏🪟

That means that you’ll be able to use the same cable to charge your phone, laptop, camera, tablet and more!

I've just started my first in-person parent workshop series in two years! Online teaching has been better than I thought it would be but getting to be back with my participants in the same physical space? That's where the magic is. ☺️ I'm so happy to return to the circle! Thank you Berlin British School for the opportunity.

Leaving beautiful Lisbon after taking part in the enriching and enjoyable 'Empowering People in the Workplace' certification workshop led by my Positive Discipline colleagues Yogi Patel and Dina Emser. 🤩