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Mes 10 trouvailles Self-Reg
La version originale de ce blogue a été écrite par Aviva Dunsiger et publiée en anglais. Au début du mois d'avril, j'ai lu un article passionnant sur le blog de Doug Peterson, où il partageait dix choses qu'il avait apprises du fait de COVID-19. L'article de Doug...
Words Matter: Updates to the Triune Brain
Stuart and Susan discuss an important change in Self-Reg terminology For more than five years the Triune Brain has been a foundational concept in the scientific underpinnings of Self-Reg. That’s because this theory—or perhaps, more aptly, this metaphor—is so helpful...
From Seed to Glitter
By Melissa Pinnell When I started learning about Self-Reg the idea of planting seeds of knowledge aligned well with my journey. I was starting the journey on my own, so I was able to look at my own regulation but also spread a LOT of seeds along the way. I was able...
Self-Reg : les bases
La version originale de ce blogue a été écrite par Stuart Shanker et publiée en anglais. À propos de Self-Reg Shanker Self-Reg® est une pratique qui permet d’améliorer l’autorégulation en comprenant et en faisant face au stress. Avec Self-Reg, nous considérons à la...
Laissez les autocollants dans le tiroir !
La version originale de ce blogue a été écrite par Lisa Cranston et publiée en anglais. La mère de Jenni se gare devant l'école. Sa fille va à la maternelle depuis deux semaines et chaque jour, quand elle la dépose, la séparation est ponctuée de pleurs et de cris....
Partie 2 : Recadrer le « comportement difficile » à la maternelle
La version originale de ce blogue a été écrite par Stuart Shanker et publiée en anglais. La maternelle constitue une transition essentielle dans la vie des enfants : ils passent du statut de nourrissons choyés à celui d'individus responsables. Ils sont désormais des...
« Recadrer » un comportement difficile, 1ère partie : Cerveau Bleu, Cerveau Rouge et Cerveau Gris
La version originale de ce blogue a été écrite par Stuart Shanker et publiée en anglais. Les différents types de « Pourquoi ? » Les parents de nouveau-nés se demandent toujours « Pourquoi ? ». « Pourquoi pleure-t-elle ? Est-ce qu’il a faim ou peur ? Est-ce qu’il...
Cerveau Bleu, Cerveau Rouge : la clé, c’est l’équilibre
La version originale de ce blogue a été écrite par Stuart Shanker et publiée en anglais. Les parents nous demandent toujours : « Self-Reg peut-il m'aider à résoudre les problèmes de comportement de mon enfant ? Rien de ce que je dis ou fais ne semble aider. » Self-Reg...
Who’s NOT Involved?: A Self-Reg Look At Relationships.
This summer, I have a position that's similar to my one from previous years, except that instead of being a Site Lead, I'm now a coordinator for the Board's summer camp programs. I still get to spend my time working with instructors, students, administrators, and...
An Outdoor Play Routine: Did Self-Reg Make A Difference?
Recently, I met with an educator from a different school to talk about all things kindergarten. We ended up speaking a lot about Self-Reg and outdoor play. When I began to tell this teacher about some recent changes to our outdoor routine, I didn't really think about...
The Self-Reg/Self-Control Connection: Reflecting On A Recent School Play
This week, we attended our first assembly in over two years. A group of intermediate students at our school, with the support of our music teacher, put on a performance of Peter Pan. All classes got to go. The play was about 45 minutes, and while some might argue that...
Dear Global Self-Reggers: Anticipating SRSS 2022
The following is a letter to Self-Reggers around the world from Stuart Shanker. It is part of a series of letters he writes from time to time, about every day realities and dealing with the stresses these things can cause. We feel these letters help to connect us. To...
A Tale Of Two Dogs, Friendship, Heartache, And Co-Regulation
Let it be over! As many blog readers know, I'm a dog person, and for over 30 years, I've always had at least one dog at my house. Usually I've had two, and for a small amount of time, I've even had three. Dogs, like other pets, truly become part of the family. Back in...
Self-Reg Havens
As we will explore in this year's Self-Reg Summer Symposium, a Self-Reg Haven is a place where everyone feels safe in every way: physically, emotionally, socially and culturally. It's important to remember that a Haven isn't just a location. It is people, places...
What Might Co-Regulation Make Possible?
While I usually reflect the most on Self-Reg, this past week, a combination of experiences have me thinking more about co-regulation. It all started when Mr. Cumming began his ECE Field Placement in our class. He'll be joining our class for six weeks, every Wednesday...
In My Own Words: The Top 25 Things Self-Reg has Taught Me
When I started writing for TMC I saw my niche as helping people fit Self-Reg and some of the science behind it into the real world of what we already know (and think we know) from various experiences and sources. And I wanted to explore these ideas in everyday...
A Self-Reg Look At The “Return To Normal” After March Break
Tomorrow we go back to school after a week long March Break. Tomorrow will be the first time that we'll be heading back to school after March Break in two years. Along with this return, there's also a decrease in many COVID restrictions, including masking, cohorting,...
Self-Controlled Lunchtime Eating: What Role Might Self-Reg Play?
Once a week, I have a prep in the middle of the school day. With more rooms being used around the school this year, I usually end up sitting in the staffroom for my prep. Since this prep time is near the Second Nutrition Break, I often bring my lunch with me to the...