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!
How to get what you want out of life | Podcast Episode 312
Controlling behavior, consequences, and connection with your young child | Podcast Episode 311
When your little asks HUGE questions | Podcast Episode 310
Where life takes you, with Sunny Gault, mom and creator of the Parents On Demand podcast network | Podcast Episode 309
"It's the middle of the night and my child is awake. What do I do?" | Podcast Episode 308
How to stop school from screwing up your child, part 4 | Podcast Episode 307
The right age for soccer | Three-year-old tantrums!! | Night Terrors | Disrespect | A Q&A for Episode 306!
How to have best Thanksgiving Day ever | Bonus Podcast Episode
Are academics good for young children? Podcast Episode 305
How to stop school from screwing up your young child, Part 3 | Podcast Episode 304
"What we resist persists": Talking with Mindful Mama, Hunter Clarke-Fields | Podcast Episode 303
Why does my young child talk about killing and death? | Podcast Episode 302
301: How to Not Let School Screw Up Your Child, Part 2 | Podcast Episode 301
Episode 300 Extravaganza!
Is it ADHD or normal behavior? Podcast Episode 299
298: How to Stop School from Screwing Up Your Kid, Part 1 | Podcast Episode 298
How to handle your child's tantrums and bad behavior: Bonus Podcast Episode
Talking with Biz Ellis and Theresa Thorn of One Bad Mother! | Podcast Episode 297
When your child embarrasses you in public | Podcast Episode 296
10 Ways to alleviate anxiety | Podcast Episode 295
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