I registered for an intensive five part on-line course in the Nutured Heart Approach.
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Can the strategies in the Nutured Heart Approach be used the classroom? If so, what suggestions could I make? I should note, they are willing to work with us and try different things with him. Coming to the meeting with suggestions won't put them on the defensive.
KJP - I'm so disappointed to hear that the Intensive will be delayed.
It can be used in the classroom, but I wouldn't ask the school to use it until you have it up and running at home. Not sure why, exactly.
If you have observed that your child needs a lot more positive energetic specific praise than other kids, tell them that.
If you have observed that your child 'gets a thrill' out of the emotional charge of negative attention, give an example, and ask them to make the negatives emotion-fee as possible.
Meanwhile - just keep noticing all the stuff your kid is doing right. You can say it aloud if you feel confident, or just smile and enjoy it in your mind. Our kids are supersensitive so just enjoying them quietly can be the right place to start. You don't have to wait for the online course. Start now! We'll help!
Smiles,
Grinity
