Chat Transcripts

Topic

Chat Session 1

Date

2025-11-26

Group ID

0

Course ID

308116

User List

Athey, LisaJirele, AnnKelly, LoriKlatt-Simpson, DeborahKronebusch, MichelleMottram, NicholeNeuman, JenniferSimpson, Steven{Hafner, Nancy}
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{Hafner, Nancy}06:54:06 pmWelcome to our first chat on Understanding and Preventing Challenging Behavior. I am your instructor, Nancy, and I look forward to our conversation tonight and in the weeks ahead. This is always a "hot topic!"
{Hafner, Nancy}06:54:45 pmHello Deborah and Steven! Do you have a preference for your name?
{Hafner, Nancy}06:57:02 pmI have Klatt relatives that live in Buffalo!
{Hafner, Nancy}06:57:34 pmHi Michelle!
Kronebusch, Michelle06:57:44 pmHello 🙂
{Hafner, Nancy}06:58:54 pmIt sure feels like winter now, such a quick turn of the weather!
Kronebusch, Michelle06:59:26 pmDefinitely not a fan and enjoyed the warmth we had
{Hafner, Nancy}06:59:29 pmHi Jennifer!
Neuman, Jennifer06:59:36 pmHello
Mottram, Nichole06:59:49 pmHello all!
{Hafner, Nancy}07:00:10 pmHi Nichole
Kelly, Lori07:00:20 pmHi there!
{Hafner, Nancy}07:00:32 pmWelcome Lori
{Hafner, Nancy}07:01:19 pmIt's a bit of a challenging week to be starting a course right during a holiday week, so glad to see most everyone has joined us!
Simpson, Steven07:02:18 pmOh dang… gotta do some catch up already
Klatt-Simpson, Deborah07:02:43 pmHello everyone
{Hafner, Nancy}07:02:56 pmFor our introductions to our course topic and to one another, I am going to share a quote that I read yesterday in Exchange Everyday, a daily email I get. Please share your thoughts and also your current role working with children, once I post the quote!
{Hafner, Nancy}07:03:27 pm"When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower."
Neuman, Jennifer07:03:55 pmI am a family childcare provider. The
Neuman, Jennifer07:04:25 pmThe environment can effect a child in both positive and negative ways ways
Simpson, Steven07:04:32 pmThat is exactly right. You have to fix what’s going on around the flower and feed the flower what it needs. We are home childcare providers.
{Hafner, Nancy}07:04:43 pmWelcome Ann and Lisa - we are just getting started with introductions!
Athey, Lisa07:05:13 pmI am a family childcare provider. Environment is vital to sucess.
Kronebusch, Michelle07:05:58 pmI am a family child care provider. I really understand this quote. I feel it recently with potty training. I can't control what the child does at home but I can control the environment at daycare and support them to the best of my ability in my home
Kelly, Lori07:06:05 pmI have an in home daycare. Every flower (child) is unique and requires different needs for growth. What may work for one child doesn’t work for the next
Jirele, Ann07:06:06 pmI work as a Teachers Assistant at a Montessori. Each child need to be taught/addressed in their own specific way. Its never a one size fits all
Klatt-Simpson, Deborah07:06:23 pmI’m a licensed infant toddler childcare, and my thoughts about the quote is that the environment plays an essential part in the development of life
Mottram, Nichole07:07:11 pmI am a family childcare provider. That statement is so spot-on when it comes to childcare. Understanding external factors is vital in providing support.
{Hafner, Nancy}07:08:47 pmYES! to all of your responses. As we talk about challenging behaviors over the next few weeks, let's keep this quote in mind - it may not be just the child that needs attention!
{Hafner, Nancy}07:09:03 pmOK, now on to the course syllabus 🙂
{Hafner, Nancy}07:10:22 pmYou will notice many learning objectives for us to cover during our time together. There are too many to restate here, but if you look at the syllabus, is there one that stands out for you? Something you are looking forward to digging deeper with?
{Hafner, Nancy}07:11:18 pmrelationships, strategies, social-emotional development, supporting families....
Klatt-Simpson, Deborah07:12:25 pmSupporting families
Kronebusch, Michelle07:12:31 pmIm looking forward to learning new strategies and understanding that I am only in control of my environment
Kelly, Lori07:12:44 pmSocial-emotional development. For my daycare kids, but also my son (3)
Athey, Lisa07:12:49 pmBuilding positive relationships with families. Children with challenging behavior often have the families that communicate with me the least.
Simpson, Steven07:13:03 pmHow challenging behavior serves a function for children
Neuman, Jennifer07:13:08 pmStrategies and supporting families
Mottram, Nichole07:13:17 pmParticipants will define how they can support families in promoting routines, environments and targeted strategies that promote social emotional development of infants and toddlers. I am currently prepping for my quarterly conferences; and this course will help me define how I can help children and families set goals with direction from this course.
Jirele, Ann07:13:34 pmHonestly, it all sounds good to me. I'm not sure where this falls in but we have a child with ASD and I'll be looking for guidance on how others may handle certain negative behaviors and how we can support the family
{Hafner, Nancy}07:14:11 pmAs Michelle offered in her example with potty training, working with families to best support their children is all about relationships, trust, communication.
Simpson, Steven07:14:31 pmI am not sure what ASD is.
Jirele, Ann07:14:56 pmSorry - autism spectrum disorder
Simpson, Steven07:15:05 pmThank you
Kelly, Lori07:15:11 pmGood to know!
{Hafner, Nancy}07:15:39 pmWonderful! All of the topics are often so connected - so finding the commonalities to address behaviors will be our goal!
{Hafner, Nancy}07:17:00 pmAnn, specific mental health disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder often require more targeted approaches, but I hope you will find our conversations supportive of your child's needs. The Center for Inclusive Child Care has some wonderful resources on ASD as does autismspeaks.org
{Hafner, Nancy}07:17:08 pmNext question*
Mottram, Nichole07:17:12 pm*
Kelly, Lori07:17:13 pm*
Kronebusch, Michelle07:17:23 pm*
Klatt-Simpson, Deborah07:17:25 pm*
Jirele, Ann07:17:31 pm*
Simpson, Steven07:17:38 pm*
Neuman, Jennifer07:17:43 pm*
Athey, Lisa07:17:43 pm*
{Hafner, Nancy}07:17:47 pmWhat is your previous experience with professional development on this topic?
{Hafner, Nancy}07:18:09 pmWhat other training have you attended
Klatt-Simpson, Deborah07:18:23 pmI don’t remember
Jirele, Ann07:18:29 pmThis is my first formal training on this topic
Simpson, Steven07:18:40 pmI believe this is my first formal training on the topic
Kelly, Lori07:18:48 pmFirst timer
Kronebusch, Michelle07:19:04 pmI'm not sure on titles but some on the same topics but I wasn't a fan of their methods
Mottram, Nichole07:19:19 pmI was able to gain a scholarship for Conscious Discipline. The conference was amazing and helped understand the concept of providing support in a whole new way.
Athey, Lisa07:19:24 pmI don't even remember. I have been taking training classes for over 20 years.
{Hafner, Nancy}07:19:34 pmCan you say more about "methods" Michelle?
{Hafner, Nancy}07:19:53 pmI understand that, Lisa!
Klatt-Simpson, Deborah07:20:35 pm40 years here, hi Lisa!
Neuman, Jennifer07:20:46 pmI would say first time. I did some PBIS training when I used to work for an intermediate school doing behavior interventions for general Ed.. There may be some similarities.
{Hafner, Nancy}07:21:29 pmPBIS offers wonderful strategies that can be helpful for all children to regulate behavior, Jennifer
Kronebusch, Michelle07:21:55 pmThey were very much based on meeting the emotional needs of a child but that doesn't often work in a group setting with multiple children. I can't necessarily sit on the floor with a child that's hurting others for 20 minutes and talk about their feelings when I have 11 other children to care for
{Hafner, Nancy}07:22:24 pmA lot of people are fans of Conscious Discipline, Nichole. I have not been through a full training, so I hope you will share some insights as they relate to our discussions.
{Hafner, Nancy}07:22:55 pmI understand, thanks for clarifying Michelle
{Hafner, Nancy}07:23:27 pmNext thought, as tonight is really an introduction to each other and the topic
{Hafner, Nancy}07:24:01 pmOver the past few weeks, what types of behavior have you found most difficult to manage in your program?
Neuman, Jennifer07:24:06 pmNancy, agreed. We saw improvement in several areas for students after doing the work we’re doing with them. However, like Michelle is saying we did a lot of one on one very little group and even if we did group, it was small groups of the same age students.
Neuman, Jennifer07:25:14 pmI have a three almost 4 year-old that really struggles to play with toys appropriately and self regulate his body movement. Just throwing toys flipping around kicking around feet and buckets constantly.
Kelly, Lori07:25:39 pmHitting, pushing, and throwing. Mainly with my son (3) which is very challenging. We’re working through it!
Simpson, Steven07:25:47 pmNot sharing, taking toys… childcare 101 stuff,
Athey, Lisa07:25:57 pmNot listening is always a problem. I had a very aggressive child that did not care to play well with others, took toys, hit and destroyed, but that child is gone now>
Jirele, Ann07:26:21 pmWe have some physical behaviors -lots of pushing and hitting with objects
Kronebusch, Michelle07:26:27 pmI am finding transitions to and from care difficult. The power struggle between the two people in charge. Or some kids that are around too many adults and don't know how to interact appropriately with other kids
Kelly, Lori07:26:27 pmI dealt with a biter for 6 months before terming
Mottram, Nichole07:27:02 pmI have a toddler that recently entered my program. We have been working very hard on decreasing aggression and leaning into using sign language to define difficult moments. I am so used to children being with me from birth, beginning signing and communication from day one, that I forget the amount of patience it takes to introduce those concepts at older ages.
Simpson, Steven07:27:11 pmNot listening is another, excluding one of my friends.
Klatt-Simpson, Deborah07:27:24 pmWe’re blessed with 3 little guys who bring us joy and giggles every day, but today was different due to school closures and siblings in attendance…not putting away the toys was surprising to me
Simpson, Steven07:27:35 pmDuring play I should add maybe
Neuman, Jennifer07:27:49 pmDrop off and pick up or also difficult for one of my families in particular and finding it hard to support parents and not overstep
Kelly, Lori07:28:10 pmParents are really the hardest part of the job
Kronebusch, Michelle07:28:17 pmCompletely agree with Jennifer
Mottram, Nichole07:28:18 pmAgreed, Lori
Neuman, Jennifer07:28:26 pmAgreed Lori
Simpson, Steven07:29:03 pmWell I’m pleased to say that our parents are pretty cool.
{Hafner, Nancy}07:30:12 pmWHEW!! You have a lot going on in each of your settings and I will do my best to guide the content and the discussions each week to some of those behaviors. I am not a miracle worker though! But I have some ideas to bring to the table after 40 years in this profession!
Mottram, Nichole07:30:39 pmI will take any advice I can get!! Thanks, Nancy!
Jirele, Ann07:30:48 pmMe too! Thank you!
Simpson, Steven07:31:12 pmAs usual, I’m all ears.
{Hafner, Nancy}07:31:39 pmI understand that working with parents can be challenging, but without parents choosing you, your programs would not be enrolling children! It is important that we find ways to build connection with parents, especially when their children's behavior is disrupting the daily experiences of others.
Simpson, Steven07:32:18 pmI love that first line
{Hafner, Nancy}07:33:19 pmI want to be respectful of your time tonight, as it is a holiday "eve." Before we sign off, I want to review the general requirements for each week. Also, answer any questions you may have about course structure.
{Hafner, Nancy}07:34:11 pmResponses to the weekly Message/Discussion Board are due on Mondays with replies to 3 other participants by Wednesday of each week.
{Hafner, Nancy}07:34:39 pmIf I ask a question about something you posted, you are also required to reply to me!
Simpson, Steven07:35:17 pmRoger that
Mottram, Nichole07:35:21 pmWill do!
Kelly, Lori07:35:25 pmThanks!
{Hafner, Nancy}07:35:29 pmThere will be a weekly discussion topic that follows each chat. Use the readings and/or videos to help inform your initial posts.
Neuman, Jennifer07:35:38 pmGot it:)
{Hafner, Nancy}07:36:05 pmAt the end of the 4 weeks, there will be a final assignment. All chats must be attended in order to receive credit for the course.
Simpson, Steven07:36:07 pmOkie dokey
{Hafner, Nancy}07:36:11 pmQuestions????
Kronebusch, Michelle07:36:20 pmSounds good
Mottram, Nichole07:36:24 pmNope! Sounds good.
Jirele, Ann07:36:27 pmok! looking forward to it!
Athey, Lisa07:36:39 pm*
Klatt-Simpson, Deborah07:36:44 pmReflection?
Neuman, Jennifer07:37:26 pm*
{Hafner, Nancy}07:37:52 pmOK! That's all I have for you tonight. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families/friends, if this is a holiday that you celebrate! It was nice to meet all of you, enjoy a couple days "off"!
Kelly, Lori07:38:04 pmThank you!
Mottram, Nichole07:38:07 pmNice to meet you as well! Have a great holiday!
Kronebusch, Michelle07:38:13 pmHave a great weekend everyone
Athey, Lisa07:38:26 pmHappy Thanksgiving to all.
Neuman, Jennifer07:38:29 pmThanks, Happy Thanksgiving!
Jirele, Ann07:38:45 pmNice to meet everyone! Enjoy your holiday weekend
{Hafner, Nancy}07:38:52 pmThere is not a weekly reflection requirement, only the final assignment. Chat and discussion each week.
Kelly, Lori07:39:31 pmThank you for clarifying!
{Hafner, Nancy}07:39:54 pmGood night!