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Jan 26, 2025

What if the key to managing challenging student behavior isn’t about "fixing" the kids—but about regulating yourself? In this episode, we explore a sustainable approach to classroom management that shifts the focus to what you can control. Join me and my guest, Claire, as we discuss how self-regulation empowers teachers to create calmer, more effective learning environments while building trust and healthier responses in students.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

  • Why traditional behavior management strategies often fall short.
  • How self-regulation in teachers sets the tone for the entire classroom.
  • The role of neuroscience in understanding student behavior and stress responses.
  • Practical strategies for co-regulation and creating micro-moments of connection.
  • Why “fixing” student behavior isn’t your job—and what you can do instead.
  • How to craft an “island of safety” in your classroom, even without strong school-wide support.
  • Tools and systems to help students develop self-regulation skills.
  • Tips for avoiding burnout and emotional exhaustion when working with extreme behaviors.


Discover how small, intentional shifts in your mindset and practice can make a big impact. Whether you’re a new teacher feeling overwhelmed or a seasoned educator looking for fresh ideas, this episode is full of practical insights to help you guide behavior sustainably—without carrying the weight of fixing everything.

Get the shareable article/transcript for this episode here.

Jan 12, 2025

Feeling unnerved by the unpredictability of our world right now? You’re not alone. In this first Truth for Teachers episode of 2025, we’re diving into how to practice radical acceptance as we navigate uncharted territory as educators (and as a society.)


Join me as I share practical strategies I’m using right now for staying grounded, making my world smaller, and focusing on what’s within my control. 
We’ll explore how to shift from fear to hope by embracing the opportunities hidden within unpredictability. You’ll hear about my own struggles with anxiety, my word of the year (serendipity), and how unexpected blessings can arise when we let go of needing to plan and control everything.

As we move into 2025, let’s commit to focusing on possibility.

Let’s not judge situations when it’s too soon to see the ripple effect of what’s good and bad.
Let’s release the limitations of black-and-white, all-or-nothing thinking, and of judging everything as a positive thing or a negative through an immediate reaction.
Let’s release judgment of the situation altogether, and practice radical acceptance.
Let’s choose to see unpredictability not as a threat but as an invitation.
Let’s keep showing up, creating, and building a future rooted in hope. 

Get the shareable article/transcript for this episode here.

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