Managing Challenging Behavior
Schedule
Sat Jun 06 2026 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
2226 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS, United States, Mississippi 39564 | Ocean Springs, MS
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What if the hardest moments in a child's day were actually the most teachable? Join Anchor & Blume Family Consulting and S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings Preschool for a two-hour training built on one powerful idea: behavior is communication. Whether you're a parent, a teacher, or a childcare community partner, you'll walk away with practical, research-based tools you can use the very next day — at school and at home.Here's what we'll cover:
🧩 Understanding Behavior — Why challenging behaviors happen, and how to shift from punishment to understanding
🔍 The Function of Behavior — Decoding the "why" behind the behavior: attention, escape, access, and sensory needs
🔤 The ABC Model — Spotting patterns through Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence
⚡ Common Triggers — Transitions, unclear expectations, communication gaps, sensory overload, and fatigue
🛡️ Prevention Strategies — Routines, visual supports, clear expectations, choices, and environment design
🗣️ Teaching Replacement Behaviors — Giving children better ways to ask for help, breaks, and connection
⭐ Reinforcement That Works — Positive reinforcement, specific praise, and consistency
🧘 Responding & De-escalating — Staying calm, avoiding power struggles, and recognizing early warning signs
🤝 Partnering with Families — Building consistent communication and support without judgment
💛 Staff Support — Managing stress, self-regulation, and team collaboration
Plus a live Q&A — bring your real-world questions and toughest scenarios!
Key takeaways: Behavior is communication. Identify the function. Prevent, teach, reinforce. Consistency matters.
💵 $25 per person · Seating is limited (25–50 seats)
📍 Hosted at S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings Preschool, 2226 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS
🎟️ Register now: https://app.tryplayground.com/listings/A5UilsXLC7mENxdugNlt
When the adults around a child speak the same language, that child can grow. Come be part of it. 💛
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