Cheat Sheet for Strong Emotions
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Solutions for my thoughts, feelings, sensations, urges, and actions
To get a pdf of this sheet for your personal use, click here.
When I teach a class of students, I ask the kids to fill out a Reflection…
The Case of the Bright Pink Donut with Sparkly Sprinkles
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Question:
I have a student who doesn’t think through her decisions. Instead, she makes impulsive choices which she later regrets. Sometimes, she’s not so lucky and her choice is irreversible. She cries and throws a fit demanding…
Sticks and stones may break my bones
A few months ago, my very good neighbor and dear friend encouraged me to become a TorahMate. I finally joined and it has really paid its dividends. My TorahMate is a lovely young lady from Dallas, Texas,…
I give you permisson…
(30-second read)
My plan was to send an email last week Monday, and my message was going to be that…
I give you permission to take care of yourself.
Take the time off to do something nice for yourself,…
Vacation or Stay-cation
Whether you’re going on vacation or doing a stay-cation, kids can get very dysregulated, whiny, and out-of-control, especially when there is a lack of structure.
What makes it even more upsetting is when parents make elaborate plans…
Are you dreading the upcoming Mid-Winter vacation?
Vacation are supposed to be fun and exciting, right??
Well, for some families, the thought of traveling with children who tantrum, fight, and complain, especially in public places, can be a nightmare.
Although there is no magic…
Getting kids to focus on feelings
So how many times should we remind our students and children to do routine tasks?
Last week, I mentioned that we should teach, not preach. Constant reminders come across as preaching. They usually don’t go over so…
When students dominate conversations
Hi Dr. Samet,
I teach 7th grade girls and my students are mostly intelligent and talented young ladies. There are approximately 6 students in my class who have strong personalities and their behavior is negatively affecting…
Sample Behavior Chart
Several years ago, I created this chart for a 7th grader who did all the reds above!! She had difficulties in many areas. She was annoying to her siblings, kept away from her peers, didn’t know how…
My Favourite Referral Source
Sometimes, as parents, educators, and professionals, we struggle with a child and wonder if we’re making any real difference. We have self-doubt whether the strategies we’re using are worth the backlash from the child. The tantrums, the…
