Elementary Schooled

What do we say to a child who has been through a traumatic event?  How do we help students with lengthy trauma histories?  What do we say to children who have questions about traumatic news stories they are exposed to?

First, Dr. Jody reminds us parents and/or educators to take care of OURSELVES before we can take care of our babes.  We all need support, and in this life, we cycle through the roles of being a helper, and a the one being helped. 

If you are in education, check out Dr. Carrington's "Reconnect Training" (TIES), to be a Trauma Informed Educator.https://www.drjodycarrington.com/online-courses/

Other Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

Jody's New Book: Feeling Seen

https://www.drjodycarrington.com/feeling-seen/

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk

https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score

Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/539223/tell-me-more-by-kelly-corrigan/

Did you know that emotional regulation can only be taught to children when they have their "lids flipped?"

What a privilege to have two-time, best-selling author and savvy psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington, share her wisdom and humor in this interview!  Dr. Jody teaches us how to teach kids about the emotions they are feeling by SHOWING them, not TELLING them, and ultimately how to "walk each other home" by connecting and re-connecting with each other.

Dr. Jody Carrington is a renowned psychologist, sought after for her expertise, energy, and approach to helping people solve their most complex human-centered challenges.  Jody focuses much of her work around re-connection, the key to healthy relationships and productive teams.

Jody Carrington has two National Bestselling Books, 'Teachers These Days,' and 'Kids These Days,' and a third book being released next month, called, 'Feeling Seen.'https://www.drjodycarrington.com/

This interview includes laughs and tears, as experienced Love & Logic mom, Jen Vanderlinden, opens up about real life tricky situations in raising kids.

Learn some one-liners, how to keep a boundary tight when feeling vulnerable, and how to encourage your child/student to make good decisions and create their own boundaries as they increase their confidence and abilities to do so.

Don't forget to catch the actual PowerPoint at the end!  Kids come smart these days, so watch out world!

Resources:

https://www.loveandlogic.com/

https://5lovelanguages.com/

Jim Fay, co-founder of the Love and Logic Institute, educator, author, professional consultant, and national speaker (with over 40 years of experience), gives us important sound bites and wisdom on how to be a Love and Logic parent or teacher.

https://www.loveandlogic.com/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Search&utm_campaign=Brand&utm_term=%7Bkeyword%7D&campaignid=15365740500&adgroupid=132728524240&creative=564344514896&keyword=love%20and%20logic&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj4ecBhD3ARIsAM4Q_jFRtk7mBxZC6Dn7eGSBK7H1K19xVfvRDqiID2q1Y1F9eUlCKadWDrMaAiCsEALw_wcB

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or working with children/youth in any way, Love and Logic philosophy and strategies will benefit your situation because....IT WORKS.

Art Credit: Anita Hart Carroll

https://anitahartcarroll.com

"I wanted to show a modern mother who has strength and is equal to the task.  It was important to me to show that she has been injured from the battles she has fought, and from the obvious sweat, dirt and fresh wounds, it is clear that she is not finished nor at rest.  It was also important to me to show that she is leading others to follow her into what appears to be more darkness...[but she, is carrying LIGHT]." -Anita Hart Carroll

YOU could be the one to make an incredible impact on your child's school by starting a School Carnival Fundraiser!

Gina Kearns, mother to 4 and parent volunteer extraordinaire, started with a willing heart and 10 volunteers she grew into 100!  Her vision and perseverance helped make a social and financial impact to her childrens' school.

This interview saves you 9 years of arduous labor as Gina gives all the tips, tricks, and practical solutions she learned along the way.  Your carnival could be a hit from day one!

Do you have any idea what the "behind the scenes" of a Kindergarten classroom looks like?  What is a "stoplight game"?  What is happening with Velcro? :) And how can we prevent technology from overtaking our kids' time and hindering their communication skills?

Rachel Orison, an outstanding Kindergarten teacher in Utah, shares the critical pieces of learning to read: phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and forming letter sounds correctly with our voice and lips.  Mrs. Orison teaches us how to build foundational skills to help children develop a love and confidence in learning to read.

Rachel also explains how to help our children be in the same space, be more wiling to share, and that it is more than okay to tell our kids no.

Resources:

Kids These Days by Jody Carrington, PhD

https://www.drjodycarrington.com/kids-these-days/

LETRS by Louisa C. Moats & Carol A. Tolman

https://www.lexialearning.com/letrs?utm_campaign=21_LDG_C0_-_TOF_-_Remarketing_Aug_US_PPC&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PPC&utm_content=webpage&utm_term=Remarketing-LETRS&cid=7014v000002e7rZAAQ&ar=&aid=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj4ecBhD3ARIsAM4Q_jFUmgay6kb2ZjHXkcLJwDA2SVHk8JEktnRo7c5P-DUAm_bnfEzcOhAaAvIzEALw_wcB

Teachers Pay Teachers- online resource

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAj4ecBhD3ARIsAM4Q_jHwkzZyQEkwetzkzoEabUQuCppZvxa4mszrvWpgdFuUeaIuOFYH_gsaAmohEALw_wcB

Climbing the Literacy Ladder (reading interventions) by Beverly Tyner

https://www.beverlytyner.net/www

This is a touching interview with mom and teacher, Rachel Parry, about her experiences having her son in special needs/functional skills classrooms throughout his 18 years of life. 

She shares how to advocate for your child, work with your child's teachers, and take care of yourself in one of the most rewarding (and exhausting) callings in life.

Don't let ADD or ADHD get in the way of critical learning years for your child.  With correct treatment, your child will drastically improve in the classroom-both academically and behaviorally.

ADHD and other attention disorders are a common issue for children these days.  In this interview, Dr. Jason Hoagland, a pediatrian for more than 20 years,  breaks down diagnosis, treatment, and important information to help parents and educators identify the symptoms and get help.

80% of children outgrown attention disorders, so that's the good news!

Parents/Educators - How to help your child experiencing anxiety at home or in the classroom.

Dr. Jason Hoagland has over 20 years experience in helping diagnose, understand, and treat children with anxiety.  He shares tools to help us, help our children, with this increasingly common disorder. 

Resource: "A Little Spot of Feelings" book series by Diane Alber

https://www.dianealber.com/collections/spot-series?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=12517230897&utm_content=120705078958&utm_term=diane%20alber%20spots&gadid=508680186616&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj4ecBhD3ARIsAM4Q_jGDpQGZ8kO2YNOu676yGdvItKus9NAeZqtTlB9sbgl6Kjc4QpLVSBkaAiVWEALw_wcB

*Photo Credit: Fizkes-Getty Images

Elementary School Parents:  Today, your top 3 questions are being answered by an experienced teacher and principal, Lisa Ronnenkamp.

Questions from parents like you:

1- "My child did not get the teacher we requested this year.  What is the process like and why couldn't my request be met?"

2- "Why does there seem to be so much documenting and smoothing over every playground issue that occurs these days?  When I was a kid, we had to figure it out ourselves."

3-"Like most parents, I am more concerned than ever before about school safety.  What behind the scenes efforts are going on to improve safety at our elementary schools where there is a high volume of parents going in and out of the school every day?"

Resource:

https://www.schoolsafety.gov/foundational-elements-school-safety