The Kid Whisperer Podcast Featuring Scott Ervin and Pat Kiely: Episode 28
Topics in this episode include:
I am a reading coach at an elementary school, and I don't have a homeroom. I work with different small groups of kids all day long. My question is: even in these small groups (2-5 kids at a time), the kids still have behavior issues- making noise, getting out of their seats, arguing with the kid next to them, etc. I know this isn't attention-seeking behavior, as they are already getting SO MUCH attention from me in such a small-group setting. What am I doing wrong??
What should I do when I make a phone call home to let a student's mother know about negative behaviors in the classroom but she doesn't believe me? The mom was polite, but flat out told me that her child "would never act like that" and insisted that it must be another student's fault. Short of sending her a video of her kid causing problems in my room, how do I get her to take this seriously?
I have a 7-year-old daughter. She is an only child and is very independent, smart, and loves to be the leader in all situations. This is causing issues when she has friends over. She always has to be the one to choose the games, make the rules, decide what movie to watch, etc. She's not necessarily "mean", but I worry that this part of her personality is going to alienate other kids. How do I walk the line between raising a kid who has confidence and leadership skills versus one who is just plain bossy?