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A moving message for teachers, professors, other educators, teacher's aides, preschool teachers, tutors, counselors, administrators, child care providers, social workers, coaches, camp counselors, parents, step-parents, foster parents, therapists, mentors, and many more. *** This journal alternates between 8 LINED pages for writing and 2 BLANK pages for sketching/drawing throughout - no text. Size 5.2" x 0.2" x 8" with 110 pages total. *** Its pages can be used as a diary of milestones, a record of special memories, a place for random sketches and diagrams, a very long bucket list, a notebook for tips and tricks, and much more. Make the journal even more special by stuffing a gift certificate or a little cash into the folds.ON the BACK COVER:As parents, family, coaches, or educators, we all have stories to share about working with troubled children. Here are a few helpful reminders about how to offer support: * Remain calm and rational.* Try not to take things personally.* Model the behavior you expect.* Be proactive instead of reactive.* Wipe the slate clean each day. * Explain the whys and the wherefores.* Discuss your high expectations.* Help them understand the consequences of their behavior.* Set goals together.* Recognize and reward acceptable behavior * Emphasize problem-solving instead of punishment. * Discover their deficits.* Take interest in their lives.* Make connections using their interests.* Understand their home-life.* Relate to and respect their culture.* Expect the unexpected.* Seek help.* Be a mentor. We are all a little broken.*** Also Available on Amazon ***---- "How to Create Little Math-ters - Praise, Question, Wait, Repeat"ISBN-10: 1974080153---- "If children can't LEARN the way we TEACH, we should TEACH the way they LEARN"ISBN-10: 1974433633---- "Get to know the PARENTS, and you will UNDERSTAND the CHILD"ISBN-10:1974041506--- "TEACHER - Intelligent, Engaging, Patient, Encouraging, Helpful, Dedicated, Respected"ISBN-10: 1719069433--- "Lessons