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One of the most useful books on my bookshelf is Thomas Phelan's 123 Magic. I first stumbled upon this book during my first years teaching middle schoolers, and I have found it's principles to be be true when working with kids of all ages.
Learn about the importance of the No Talking, No Emotion Rule, and keep repeating to yourself "I am the adult... I am the adult..." Eventually you will start to believe it, or at least will kids will realize that Mom might need some alone time....
Link to 123 Magic Book
By Lisa WilliamsOne of the most useful books on my bookshelf is Thomas Phelan's 123 Magic. I first stumbled upon this book during my first years teaching middle schoolers, and I have found it's principles to be be true when working with kids of all ages.
Learn about the importance of the No Talking, No Emotion Rule, and keep repeating to yourself "I am the adult... I am the adult..." Eventually you will start to believe it, or at least will kids will realize that Mom might need some alone time....
Link to 123 Magic Book