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Resolving Conflicts in Early Childhood Education: Sweat the Small Stuff
By Chris Amirault, Ph.D., and Christine Snyder, M.A., coauthors of Finding Your Way Through Conflict: A Guide for Early Childhood Educators The old adage “don’t sweat the small stuff” advises that we shouldn’t invest a lot of time or energy … Continue reading →
3 Simple Steps for Effective Conflict Resolution
By Chris Amirault, Ph.D., and Christine Snyder, M.A., coauthors of Finding Your Way Through Conflict: A Guide for Early Childhood Educators Conflict has lots of facets, and engaging in conflict skillfully takes a lot of insight and practice. We’re convinced … Continue reading →
Working Through Conflict During the Pandemic
By Christine Snyder, M.A., and Chris Amirault, Ph.D., coauthors of Finding Your Way Through Conflict: A Guide for Early Childhood Educators “Exhausted.” “Isolated.” “Enough already!” “Wrung out.” “Just done.” For everyone we ask, it’s been a lousy several months. The … Continue reading →
Help Protect Kids from “All Too Common” Cyberbullying
By Judge Tom Jacobs, author of What Are My Rights? Q&A About Teens and the Law (Revised & Updated 4th Edition) Content Note: Includes descriptions of sexual harassment, ableist bullying, and suicide. The headline says it all: “Bullying and Cyberbullying … Continue reading →
How to Respond When Students with Disabilities Are Bullied
By Andrew Hawk In most states, school personnel complete annual training about bullying and bullying prevention. Anyone who has completed one of these trainings knows that students with disabilities are at a higher risk of being bullied. However, new information … Continue reading →