Think it's just children who need to learn how to respond versus react to challenges? Guess again! Adults have challenging behavior, too: when we shame, blame, and punish children we are demonstrating some of our challenging behavior. In this podcast, Laura and...

It's not as hard as you might think! In this podcast, Laura talks about what mindfulness in early childhood education means, offers some easy ways to embed the practice into your classroom or home, and some of the brain benefits for children....and adults! Interested...

Laura discusses the developmental appropriateness of some common early childhood teaching practices from a brain perspective and invites teachers to teach based on science, not habit. You won't want to miss this dynamic discussion between Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and...

Want to work smarter, not harder when challenges arise with children? It starts with learning to understand the child behind the behavior. In this podcast, Laura explores the connection among brain development, basic needs, the brain's drives, and it's operating...

Attuned Engagement: Laura discusses how attuned engagement and contingent communication develop the child in ways that will also help with managing the classroom: without shame, blame and punishment! Considering the child’s perspective is foundational to promoting...

Please enjoy this episode number 40 of the Pre K Teach and Play podcast entitled "Praise, Rewards, and Punishment: the good, the bad, and the ugly." In this episode, hosted by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, I am joined by Dr. Shauna Tominey and Alyssa Blask Campbell to...