In my recent conversation with Mental Health Counselor and Play Specialist Janine Halloran, we talked about the outrageously high rates of suspensions and expulsions in preschools nationwide.
And one listener wrote soon after to share her child's experience in preschool:
"Such an interesting podcast and alarming pre-K statistics. I can say we saw an opposite thing happening… Several kids were overly aggressive with minimal consequences… My child was being bullied by these aggressive children to the point of not wanting to go to school."
Listener Jessica was kind enough to let me share her thoughts with you, and address her concerns, which might be your concerns as well, in today's episode.
What comes out of it is the realization that many preschool policies on discipline are way out of whack with what kids really need to learn – both the bullies, and the bullied - to get along in this world.
Key links at weturnedoutokay.com/208, and thanks for listening!
345: How to feel in control with Mom, Author, and School Counselor Phyllis Fagell, LCPC
344: The Secret Fears of a Child Development Expert
343: Basics Bootcamp Part 1, and State of the Podcast
342: How to have "a daily practice of choice." Talking with Mariela Ortiz of the Mommy Matters Summit
341: Three Keys to Success for parenting in the age of the pandemic
340: Navigating "Modern manners for Moms and Dads" with Evie Granville and Sarah Davis
Announcing the FREE Pandemic Back-To-School Challenge!
339: How to keep going in this pandemic with Shannon Connery, PhD
338: When they don't want to wear clothes; square one with sharing; talking about death with kids; when they push each other's buttons just for fun – it's a Q&A today!
337: Addressing our own burnout, AND beloved parenting author Audrey Monke is my guest today!
336: Listener Q&A – Sibling jealousy and Adoption
335: Why bother
334: How to raise anti-racist kids
333.5: When you feel small, helpless, and afraid, listen to this.
333: How are you holding up? 3 ways to keep going
332: Helping your child through the pandemic, with special needs preschool teacher Tricia Tomaso
331: How to handle your child's rage
330: What should kids be learning during the pandemic?
329.5: What is working right now in getting you through this pandemic
329: "How do I say "no" to my child's physical aggression without losing my calm?"
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