Tag: Active Calming

The Feeling Is Bright

The Feeling is Bright Named Book of the Year

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Jenny Shannon

The feeling IS bright here at Conscious Discipline as we celebrate receiving Creative Child Magazine’s Book of the Year in in the Self-Regulation Books for Kids category for The...

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Wishing Well at Testing Time

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Jenny Shannon

We’re all in this together! A testing ritual that unifies and heals Across the nation the spring season ushers in warm weather, signs of the academic year ending and…...

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Navigating Lockdowns How to Reduce Anxiety and Restore Safety

Navigating Lockdowns: How to Reduce Anxiety and Restore Safety

Posted on October 8, 2019 by

This article outlines a series of steps to complete before, during and after lockdowns to minimize anxiety and trauma. The Navigating Lockdowns series also contains shorter articles with key...

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Teach Social Skills with Academics for Optimal Learning (Lesson Included)

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Jenny Barkac

To transform our classrooms into optimal learning environments, we must teach more than academic skills. It’s vital to teach social skills to our students as well. If you’re thinking...

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Managing "Scared" at the Start of School: How Parents and Teachers Can Help

Managing “Scared” at the Start of School: How Parents and Teachers Can Help

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Diane Phela

The start of school can be scary for students, parents and staff. How do we manage this powerful feeling of scared? Understanding this feeling is important as we adjust...

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