Supporting Positive Behaviors
Explore this series of four tips sheets that is aimed at families seeking to promote positive behaviors in their child.
Positive behaviors are social, emotional, and communicative skills and behaviors used by children that enable them to engage in and navigate their learning and social environments. These include skills to regulate their emotions, solve problems, and develop and sustain relationships. Providing intentional instruction on how to use positive behaviors is a critical part of preventing challenging behavior and supporting children who engage in challenging behaviors.
These resources help education staff learn about and use evidence-based strategies and supports to help children learn positive behaviors.
Explore this series of four tips sheets that is aimed at families seeking to promote positive behaviors in their child.
Learn ways that families can support a child during challenging moments.
Helping children recognize and name how they feel can make a big difference in how they express their feelings and how they behave.
Families can make a big difference in their child’s behavior by teaching them positive ways to manage their feelings.
Taking care of yourself is important for responding well to a child’s challenging behavior.
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