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Key Elements to Follow when Disciplining and Setting Boundaries
How do I set the boundary in a way that helps children learn and grow? A few key elements that need to be in place
What is Accountability?
Most educators go into the profession to watch their students grow academically and socially mature. Educators want their students to internalize and take responsibility for
The Impact of Boundaries and Structure on Chronic Misbehavior
The Healing Environment is a visual representation of what children need to grow and mature. It includes relationships, boundaries, adult self-control, empathy, acceptance, encouragement, and
Are Your Student’s Testing You, are You Passing the Test?
Children who come from early childhood trauma (abuse, neglect, domestic violence, etc.) often do not feel secure in their environment or with adults or peers.
Healing Environment: What all Kids need to Grow and Mature
The Healing Environment is a visual representation of what children need to grow and mature. It includes relationships, boundaries, adult self-control, empathy, acceptance, encouragement, and
How Well-Meaning Adults Hinder a Child’s Mental Health: Overindulgence, Overprotection, and Entitlement
It is not unusual for well-meaning adults to want to protect children from hurts, pains, struggles, and frustration. Most adults want to ensure that their
TRAUMA, DISRUPTED ATTACHMENT AND SURVIVAL
TRAUMA, DISRUPTED ATTACHMENT AND SURVIVAL When children are exposed to early, complex, and/or long-term trauma, their brains can become wired for self-protection. Often, it
Mental Health Concern or Emotional Immaturity?
Mental Health Concern or Emotional Immaturity When searching for solutions to a child’s misbehavior or emotional concerns, we have to ask whether the behavior is
Typical Development…Does it Matter?
TYPICAL DEVELOPMENT, DOES IT MATTER? Children’s maturity and development happen in stages. We have learned that children need to successfully pass through one stage in
Resiliency
Resiliency is something that is developed and learned through adversity and struggle. It is an internal process and it is unique to each individual. Resiliency
Self-Doubt
At the end of the school year, we often reflect on how we did. Sometimes there is a little seed of doubt planted in our
Manage Parent Concerns
Parents are often upset or come to us with concerns. It is important to remain calm and non-defensive when this happens. It’s often best to
Is Attention a Need or a Want?
We all love getting attention or being noticed in some way. At Healing Children, we recognize that receiving attention is a human need. We all
Healthy Compliance
One thing that interferes with setting boundaries is our views and history with authority. Think about your personal feelings with authority and how those feelings
Waiting it Out Versus Power Struggle
What is the difference between waiting out a student’s misbehavior versus getting into a power struggle? Power Struggle The mindset of a power struggle
Is Healing Children Trauma-Informed?
People often ask if Healing Children, LLC is trauma-informed. The simple answer is yes. We have been studying the impact of trauma, attachment, and development
Involving Parents
Calling parents to inform them about their child’s progress or behavior can be uncomfortable. We often do everything we can to avoid having these types
