I am studying Becky Bailey's " Conscious Discipline ." It seems to be the best technique for guiding young children toward self-regulation. Dr. Bailey is a guru in the child-care industry but I find so few caregivers who can execute or implement the...

Being tenacious is surely a necessary strength when we are trying to change attitudes and behaviors.  Having the persistence and patience to stand in the gap for children is a thankless job.  Yet, we must if we hope to have children grow...

Recognizing and Addressing Trauma in Infants, Young Children and Their Families - Georgetown University's Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation online education module. It covers simple and complex trauma, brain research, signs of...

Men%20and%20Boys%20Healing-the-Hurt.pdf   Head Starts have a Fatherhood project.  So many early childhood educators are women and we may not think of how it is different to be a boy experiencing trauma.