Real Talk For Real Teachers By Conscious Discipline
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Changing Perceptions to Address the School to Prison Pipeline
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Valerie Parker is an educator, administrator, parent and wife, and serves as the Education Committee Chair for the Howard County Branch of the NAA...
How Pivoting from Punishment to Consequences Cultivates an Inclusive School Family
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin Chesterman is a deep believer that all behavior is a form of communication. Addressing the lack of skills in a student (or scholar as she refe...
Rebuilding Healthy Attachments with Baby Doll Circle Time
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Accepting the task of helping to heal the pain and trauma of abused and abandoned children comes with some enormous challenges, but they’re challeng...
Walking Through Life’s Challenges with the Powers and Skills
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary The powers and skills of Conscious Discipline apply far beyond the classroom and the way we interact with children. We can use them i...
Potty Mastery: A Developmentally Sound Approach to Toileting
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re familiar with Conscious Discipline, you know that transformational change begins with an adult mindset shift. In today’s episode, specia...
It Takes a Village: Transforming Communities with Conscious Discipline
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning principal and Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor Tanyelle Hannah has seen the transformational power of Conscious Discipline firs...
Practicing Conscious Discipline as a Family
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conscious Discipline isn’t only transformational in schools; it’s also transformational within homes and families. Families who practice Conscious...
Feeling Your Feelings: Conscious Discipline in a Specials Classroom
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning: This episode contains content concerning cancer, loss and grief.* Specials teachers, like those in art, and physical education, ofte...
Oh, Shift: Shifting your Mindset with Conscious Discipline
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conscious Discipline takes an adult-first approach to social and emotional learning. “Adult-first” means that we must shift our mindsets and upgra...
Play and Connection from Age 4 to 104
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, 2020 National Teacher of the Year Tabatha Rosproy joins new hosts Latoria and Amy for their Real Talk for Real Teachers debut. Tabath...
Meet the New Hosts
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Special Episode: Meet the New Hosts Real Talk for Real Teachers with Latoria Marcellus and Amy Speidel Episode Summary We're excited to bring you a ...
Creative Strategies to Inspire Hesitant Teachers
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conscious Discipline asks adults to make a mindset shift and a skill set upgrade before coaching children to do the same. For some adults, this type o...
Coaching Young Athletes with Conscious Discipline
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Awareness about the importance of mental health for athletes is increasing, and it’s become clear that instilling emotionally healthy skills in youn...
Coaching Young Athletes with Conscious Discipline
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Awareness about the importance of mental health for athletes is increasing, and it’s become clear that instilling emotionally healthy skills in youn...
Transforming ISS to Skill-building CARE Rooms
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In traditional in-school suspension rooms, troubled kids complete their schoolwork in an environment where they aren’t a distraction to others. This...
How To Handle Vaccines And Other Medical Procedures
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the holidays fast approaching, many families will choose to vaccinate their children for the flu or Covid. Certified Instructor Amy Speidel joins...
The Power of Culturally Responsible Teaching Through Relationships
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes people look to SEL as a solution for a challenging student, a remedy for a difficulty a school is experiencing, an improvement they’d like...
A Connection-focused Approach to Virtual Learning
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools went virtual. Others opted for a hybrid format, with some students learning in school and some lear...
See, Guide, Trust
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Bailey is joined by Chazz “Mr. Chazz” Lewis, a former Montessori teacher turned educational specialist with a fast-growing pr...
An Innovative Approach to Conflict Resolution
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conscious Discipline is not a boxed curriculum; it’s a foundation on which you build your interactions, relationships, school culture and approach t...
Culturally Responsive SEL and Being of Service
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Social and emotional learning (SEL)includes relationship-based skills like conflict resolution, empathy and the ability to assertively set limits and ...
Shifting from Controlling Behavior to Teaching Skills
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many classrooms and schools rely on systems of punishments and rewards, and these systems can be especially common for children with special needs. Pu...
Keys to Connecting with Relationship-Resistant Children
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Research shows that positive student-teacher relationships result in a more productive learning environment, improved peer relationships and increased...
Conscious Discipline in After School Programs
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
10.2 million children in the United States participate in after school programs. The best after school programs are comprehensive, fostering the self-...
Shifting from Punishment to Discipline
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punishment is defined as the infliction of pain or loss upon a person for a misdeed. Research shows that when children are physically or verbally puni...
Creating Optimal Relationships for Optimal Learning
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At its core, Conscious Discipline is a relationship program. Our brain is a social brain that develops through relationships. To change the brain for ...
The Importance of Composure
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a child, DJ Batiste didn’t have the skills he needed to behave or succeed in school. He was expelled from preschool and often kicked out of class...
Weaving I Love You Rituals Into The Day
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary I Love You Rituals are playful, one-on-one interactions that build loving connections while increasing attention span, decreasing powe...
Teaching Conflict Resolution to Young Children
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In any classroom, conflict happens. And that’s an understatement—conflict occurs every day, all day long. Research shows that in Pre-K classrooms,...
Healing After a Natural Disaster with Conscious Discipline
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Conscious Discipline is both trauma-based and trauma-informed. It emphasizes optimal brain development for all children and adults, regardless of life...
Consequences vs. Punishments with High School Students
02 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Effective consequences, rather than ineffective punishments, are embedded in Conscious Discipline. Unlike punishment, consequences teach children to s...
Fostering Self-Regulation in Self-Contained Classrooms
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Since Dr. Becky Bailey started Conscious Discipline more than 20 years ago, it has played an integral role in supporting the development of children w...
Conscious Discipline Implementation at a Migrant Head Start Program
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Migrant farmworkers in the United States face many unique challenges. They earn an average total income of $15,000-$17,500 while working 10-12 hours a...
Wishing Well to Heal from Tragedy and Loss
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After learning about Conscious Discipline at a workshop, teachers at Grove Hill Elementary knew that they wanted to implement it at their school. Prin...
How to Successfully Implement Conscious Discipline in Charter Schools
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Charter schools, or independently run public schools, have increased flexibility over operations. While this additional freedom is exciting, it often ...
Why Conscious Discipline Belongs in Secondary Schools
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eighth and ninth grade English teacher Afton Schleiff fell in love with Conscious Discipline the first time she attended a training. She immediately l...
District-Led Implementation and Shared Power
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll hear from district leaders Toni Stevenson and Lynlie Schoene. Toni and Lynlie are the Chief Academic Officer and Chief Innov...
How to Help Children with Rage
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rage is often confused with anger, but it is not the same. Anger stems from a goal or desire not being fulfilled. Rage, on the other hand, is often ro...
Reignite Passion for Teaching, Retain Your Staff
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Conscious Discipline hosts the Advanced Institute, also known as CD2, each year in February. CD2 is limited to 48 participants who apply for the oppor...
Be the Change for Children
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every February, Conscious Discipline hosts the Advanced Institute, also known as CD2. CD2 is limited to 48 participants. During this transformative we...
District-Wide Implementation and Managing Rage
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every February, Conscious Discipline hosts the Advanced Institute, also known as CD2. CD2 is limited to 48 participants, and each participant presents...
Practical Ideas for Visual Expectations, Assemblies, and Student Safety
19 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Although Conscious Discipline provides extensive coaching, resources, and support for schools, implementation is flexible and customizable. Practition...
Servant Leadership and Transformational Leadership with Conscious Discipline
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No matter what your job description is, you will lead and you will be led. Exhibiting leadership is an extension of your personality, upbringing, abil...
Build School - Home Connections With A Traveling Shubert With Celeste Finnegan
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Conscious Discipline is practiced both at school and at home, it becomes even more effective. Of course, limited time and busy schedules make it ...
Going Slow to Go Fast with Conscious Discipline Implementation
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every Conscious Discipline implementation story is different. Conscious Discipline can be customized to fit your school, your goals, and your needs. F...
How Teacher Buzz about Conscious Discipline Transformed the State of Alabama
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 1996, Dr. Bailey set out to help teachers and children from her guest bedroom. Even with no strategy and no marketing, word spread about the transf...
Will Conscious Discipline Work in My Country?
09 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
People often ask, “Is Conscious Discipline culturally sensitive?” and “Will Conscious Discipline work in my country?” The answer to both quest...
Setting Healthy Boundaries
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Setting healthy boundaries is a vital skill that protects our identities and self-esteem. Without healthy boundaries, we open the door for others to d...
The Transformational Power of Connection
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From being expelled as a preschooler to joining a gang by the age of nine, DJ Batiste was a troubled child until his life was turned around his senior...
Building Safety and Connection with High School Students
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Self-regulation programs like Conscious Discipline are most commonly used in early childhood programs and elementary schools. It makes sense to build ...
Helping Children with Autism Thrive Through Fostering Executive Skills
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Conscious Discipline is intended for all children and adults. However, it can be especially powerful for children with exceptionalities, including aut...
Four Steps to Writing Effective RTI Plans That Meet Differentiated Needs
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the not-so-distant past, children with behavior struggles were viewed as having a deficit. Interventions were a one-way street intended to “fix”...
Creating Healthy Marriages with Conscious Discipline
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Conscious Discipline is not just for schools, teachers, and parents. It’s for any adult who wants stronger, healthier relationships. The core values...
Conscious Leadership: Five Ways to Support Teachers Who Work with Children of Trauma
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
26% of children ages 0-4 have experienced trauma. For these children, a secure emotional attachment is life-changing. However, building connections wi...
Making a Difference in the Lives of Children in Foster Care
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What supports are available for helping foster parents manage the challenging behaviors that often arise with foster children and children who have ex...
Coaching Skeptical and Willing Teachers in Conscious Discipline Implementation
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Conscious Discipline is not a program; it’s a practice that asks adults to make a significant mindset shift. Implementation of Conscious Discipline ...
Reducing Test Anxiety with Social-Emotional Learning
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the United States, many of us have now lived through a decade of high-stakes testing. This testing costs an average of $1.7 billion annually per st...
Implementing Conscious Discipline with Older Children
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many people believe that Conscious Discipline is an early childhood program. In reality, Conscious Discipline is a life practice appropriate for all a...
Conscious Discipline and Consequences
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed that the same children repeatedly receive the same consequences, often with no significant change in behavior? This is because most p...
Implementing Conscious Discipline as a New Principal
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s teachers must juggle more initiatives, responsibilities and challenges than ever before. For this reason, introducing Conscious Discipline t...
Using Conscious Discipline with Children Impacted by Domestic Violence and Chronic Stress
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men are victims of domestic violence. Each year, 5 million children in the United States witness domestic violence in their ho...
The Positive Alternative To Corporate Punishment
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Corporal punishment is punishment that is intended to cause a person physical pain. Historically, the idea was that pain, degradation, and humiliation...
Dealing With Constant Initative Changes
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers are exposed to many new initiatives that are asked of them on a daily basis, some they agree with and some they don’t. Some of these initia...
How To Coach Your Peers With Less Resistance and More Success
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Peer coaching is a powerful way for teachers to pay it forward. Whatever you offer to others, you strengthen in yourself. As a peer coach you learn to...
End Of The Year Challenges & The Helpful Strategies That Make A Difference
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The end of the school year can be a challenging time when difficult behaviors pop up—even in the most connected classrooms! For students, summer can...
Impacting Early Childhood Education by Becoming the Change You Want to See
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Research confirms the early years (ages 0-5) are a time for rapid brain growth and development. Research also indicates that stimulation and interacti...
Navigating Lockdowns from Dr. Becky Bailey's Perspective
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
School violence has left educators with unique challenges in providing for students’ physical and emotional safety. During lockdown drills and event...
Navigating Lockdowns From A Student and Parent Perspective
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episodes of school violence, including mass shootings, have left educators with unique challenges in providing for students’ physical and emotional ...
Navigating Lockdowns From An Educator's Perspective
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
School violence leaves teachers and schools with unique challenges in providing for students’ physical and emotional safety. The goal of active shoo...
Navigating Lockdowns From An Administrator's Perspective
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
School violence leaves administrators and schools with unique challenges in providing for students’ physical and emotional safety. Active shooter dr...
Building Resiliency for Children Experiencing Homelessness
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Family privilege is a collection of strengths and supports children gain through healthy, caring primary relationships (Seita, J, 2014 - https://eric....
Why Gangs Are Created And What Can Be Done To Shift The Violence
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Socialization is a process by which a person learns to be a member of a group or community. Families and educators have the task of socializing childr...
Implementation That Creates Transformational Change
17 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With so many models for creating change, how do you decide which one is best for your school? Do you want lasting change or a Band-Aid approach? Do yo...
Parenting with Conscious Discipline
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some days, even the best parents feel at a loss for how to respond to a child’s behavior: the right words won’t come, the child won’t behave and...
Special Episode - “How do I…?” with Dr. Becky Bailey
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Asking for help is one of the most powerful tools we possess in life. It allows us to learn, think critically and problem solve, and it allows others ...
Managing Anxiety: How to Help Children Name, Claim and Tame Their Distress
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults. Persistent worry has a lasting negative impact...
The Most Challenging People At Work And The Opportunity They Offer You
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are there people in your life you find challenging to work with or be with? Why do we find some people so irritating and how can we utilize those irri...
Peeing, Pooping & Spitting: Seeing Extreme Behaviors as a Call for Help
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed some children will increase their behaviors in what seems to be an effort to gain your attention? Have you ever had a child exhibit ...
Managing The Stress Of Your Children During The Holidays
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What was your experience as a child during holidays? Do you find them stressful now? How do we help students prepare for extended holiday breaks? T...
Behavior Intervention Plans That Create Success
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with creating behavior intervention plans resulting in successful changes within your students? Have you wondered how PBIS and Con...
How To Deal With Friday Mess and Monday Madness
14 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dread Monday mornings after your students have been home for the weekend or long holiday break? Have you noticed some children seem to ramp up...
The Power and Potential of Faith
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What messages around disciplining children did you receive growing up through your faith/religion? Do these messages mostly rely on fear such as chil...
Inspiring Others to Create Change Through Conscious Coaching
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Does your role in your school include coaching teachers, students and parents? How well do you coach yourself when things do not go your way? Succe...
Resistance to Relationship: Strategies for Reaching the Most Difficult Children
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the words resistant child? Disruptive? Mean? Hurtful? Angry? We might even call these children di...
Knox County Head Start is Building Bright Futures for Young Children AND Their Families
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible for early childhood programs with many federal regulations and initiatives placed on them to create an environment that successfully su...
Implementing Conscious Discipline in Middle School
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought Conscious Discipline was just for younger children? Do you work with middle school students and struggle with managing behavior...