Dear Kid Whisperer, I am an old-school fourth-grade teacher who has been teaching for 25 years. I’ve always used a behavior chart where students have to pull green, yellow and then a red card when ...

Everyone enjoys working for a reward that acknowledges hard work, whether it's a salary, a pat on the back or even a special award. The rewards for a stay-at-home mom are quite subtle, like a kiss on ...

In many elementary schools, it's easy to know who the class clown is, because on a thermometer cutout on the wall, a clothespin with their name is clipped to the red zone. Likewise, it’s easy to see ...

Several years ago as the working mom of two small girls, I was delighted to find a book called “Potty Train your Child in One Week”. I quickly read through the book and learned a few powerful lessons.

Don't miss out on the headlines from QLD News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Debate over the use of behaviour charts has erupted on social media, after parents told a popular Brisbane ...

Just as parents are taking a breath after getting through the first few weeks of school, some parents and teachers are again faced with challenging behaviours in the classroom — and at home. New ...

Student behavior is a popular conversation among teachers, leaders and consultants. It’s hard to teach students content when student behavior distracts us from doing our job. Some teachers will seek ...