Why  learn to "See the Adult Behind the Behavior"? Because it isn't just children who have challenging behaviors. Adults have challenging behavior, too! When we shame, blame, and punish children, for instance. Challenging to the child, for sure, but also for the...

It's not as hard as you might think! In this podcast, Laura talks to Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak 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...

In Teach with the Brain in Mind, Laura discusses the developmental appropriateness of some common early childhood teaching practices from a brain perspective. Laura invties listeners to "update their software" regarding some of their beliefs to align with 21st Century...

Want to work smarter, not harder when challenges arise with children? It starts with learning to see 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 systems....

In this podcast, Laura discusses how attuned engagement and contingent communication serve as foundational strategies for healthy development in children.  Sadly, you might be surprised to find that you don't practice these fundamental skills with children. Why?...

When you think about these three teaching tools: praise, rewards, and punishment, do you find that you use them regularly? Many teachers and parents do! In this episode of the Pre K Teach and Play podcast, hosted by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, I am joined by Dr....