Understanding challenging behavior as communication — an essential positive parenting tool
By learning what your child tells you when they act out, you can more effectively change their behavior, teach them essential life skills, and reduce parent-child conflict.
How more Black teachers could improve your child’s education
Research shows the positive impact of Black educators. So why do we have so few of them?
Like a Sponge podcast: Radical rethink
In rural North Carolina, one district launched a radical experiment to rethink their traditional high school. It worked so well, they’ve become a national model.
Like a Sponge podcast: Banishing bias from school
A Pennsylvania high school rebuilt its culture through an antiracist lens. A Texas teacher's culturally responsive teaching builds on the strengths and needs of her students.
How trauma-informed teaching helps kids succeed in school
Studies show that dealing with trauma makes it difficult for students to learn. In response, some schools are adopting a more supportive approach to teaching.
Corporal punishment in schools
Corporal punishment in public schools is more common than you might guess. But experts agree this punitive tactic doesn't work and has lasting, harmful consequences.
Inside the 8th grader’s brain
What's going on in your child's head? See what insights neuroscience can offer the parents of eighth graders.
7 tips to prevent tantrums before they happen
Learn what triggers your child's tantrums — and how to avoid them altogether. Yes, really.
Reinforcing small changes in your child's behavior
Are you baffled about how to manage your child's difficult behavior? Remember that each step he takes toward better behavior is a move in the right direction.
My child only listens when I yell
Learn how to stop yelling and change negative communication patterns between you and your child.
My child denies doing things to not get in trouble
No child likes to be punished, but lying is not okay. It may be time to reconsider how you talk about honesty and punishment.
Effective ways to discipline your middle school child
The tween years can be a challenge for parents but using positive discipline strategies can make all the difference in keeping the peace and building connection.
How positive parenting and positive discipline nurture cooperation and respect
Are you tired of yelling and nagging? Learn how parents use positive parenting strategies to increase the happiness and well-being of every household member.
A parent's guide to positive discipline in early childhood
Positive discipline in early childhood nurtures cooperation, connection, and mutual respect with your young child. Here are the basics on how to apply this practice at home.
The benefits of positive discipline: a comprehensive overview for parents
Positive discipline fosters healthier parent-child bonds and well-adjusted kids. Here's what to know about this empathy-based parenting practice.
How culturally responsive teaching prepares students for true success
Many schools have discovered that valuing traditionally underserved students' cultural and individual identities contributes to their long-term success.
What is an anti-racist school?
More schools are committing to rethinking their policies and practices through the lens of equity to ensure that all their students thrive.
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