• A father sits beside his teenage son, a hand on his shoulder, talking quietly while the boy looks down and away.

    3 Ways to Connect Before You Correct

    Connection before correction. That's how hearts stay open. When a child is upset, withdrawn, rude or overwhelmed, we often focus on what to say.

    by Scilla Andreen

  • A boy in a plaid shirt looks back over the seat of a school bus, with other children around him.

    The Bus Driver Noticed First

    The bus driver noticed first. A kid who was always loud and joking went quiet. Same seat, same time every morning -now quiet.

    by Scilla Andreen

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