Disciplinary action, punishments... I am not on board! Consider the following scenarios which highlight how different approaches to the...

Intelligence is something that can be measured and varies amongst individuals. However, it is not static and can therefore grow if...

Scratchy labels, Sock tantrums, Can't get dirty, Doesn't like to hug, Needs lots of hugs, Gets tired easily Can't sit still... I can...

When I took this photo at the weekend I had no idea it would end up on this post. I was just surprised by how close it was and thought it...

I hear you gasp… and I have to say that was my first reaction too. BUT… let’s not be too quick to disregard mindfulness as a tool to...

It can be very frustrating when consequences and punishments are the 'go to' solutions for challenging behaviour. Students who...

How is it possible that vacation can be over so fast? This week marks the end of the school holidays for many of us, whether we are...

Recently, I have been reading and listening to a lot about Relationship Management Policy (RMP) and it makes me feel good inside. This...

After a few days relaxing in the mountains just reading, swimming and enjoying the view, I am struck by the power of taking time to...

So... We don't all behave in the same way. We are individuals and as such we react to different situations in different ways. Reactions...

This week I have been busy trying to connect with like minded people through the building of my social media presence...

'Challenging kids are challenging because they are lacking the skills to not be challenging' Ross W.Greene (2016). The idea that...

Summer is here, and as most of us look forward to time away from the daily grind we dream about days without routine and schedule. The...

In the legendary words of Alice Cooper, ‘School’s Out for Summer’ let’s not make it ‘Out Forever’. If you read and listen to the reports...

This week has been an emotional week as this is the time of year when we need to say goodbye to the students and teachers who will not be...

It’s a sunny Sunday in the mountains and while I enjoy a lovely 4 day weekend I also have time to reflect on my post for this week. In my...

It's a mixed day of sun and cloud here in Switzerland so the perfect day to sit back and contemplate setting up my blog. As a parent and...