CPS provides us with a framework and options to choose from when children cannot meet the expectations. There are three plans or options for dealing with challenging behaviours: Plan A, B or C. Plan A is an option in which the adult "Imposes their will," on the...

Of all the initiatives, special events and programs we ran at the last two schools where I was the principal, Pine Grove and Palermo, I believe the one that truly impacted the school more than any other was Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). CPS is not something you...

FOR EDUCATORS FOR PARENTS,6 Things to Do Over the Summer to Help Your Child Get Ready for SchoolMargaret Johnson, LMSW at "Think:Kids.org"It’s mid-summer, and for many kids, this means a well-deserved break from school. If you look closely, a typical school day...

It's been about three weeks now that we started this period of social distancing. The first week happened to be March Break so I think most of the kids, and parents, may have enjoyed the time as we were probably all looking forward to March Break. As the weeks passed...

Consequences are only useful when used sparingly at the right time for the right reason. Types of Consequences- Natural Consequence - Occur as a result of a certain action or behaviour by the child Can Could be positive or negative Not imposed by a parent or authority...