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!
360.5: Pandemic survivor's guilt
360: "This is all a massive unplanned adventure"… Handling life's challenges, with Julie Lythcott-Haims
359: Setting kids up for an addiction-free life with NYT best-selling author and Mom Jessica Lahey
358: Handling tantrums – especially when we parents say "no"
357: What does your heart long for?
356: The consequences of pushing ourselves too far - Talking with educator Sarah Scheldt M.Ed. today!
355: Five ways to help you keep going right now
354: Goals and Words and a "kind 2021"
353.5: What your child needs from you today
353: Challenges with reading, ADHD meds, kids trying their best, and more: Ask the child development expert
352: The truth about parenting and special needs – talking with parenting author Sally Wagter and her husband, WTOO returning champion Erik Wagter
351: "In 25 years, what will matter to me?" My conversation with Katherine Reynolds Lewis
350.5 An Announcement (and FAQs about that Announcement)
350: "Letting go of what others think" with Debbie Reber of TiLT Parenting
349: Kindergarten Evals, Parent-Teacher-Conferences, and Lessons I learned from being hospitalized last week
348: How to be the parent your kids need right now
347 Part 2: A parent’s guide to the dangers of "using history to fit our narrative"
347 Part 1: Five ways societies fail… or succeed
346: A Key Mindset Tool for Crisis Parenting
345.5: September School Successes!
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