Written by Beau, MSED, BCBA, TRLC, CCST-I, RYT 200
As a specialist in pediatric behavior, I’m here to share key insights that can help you and your young person empower, adapt, and thrive. Here’s what you need to know-

Creating habits that truly serve you requires two essential ingredients: intentionality and time. Yet, these can feel like luxuries in a busy classroom filled with active learning, engaging lessons, and the ever-changing needs of students.
So how do you build habits when time feels short and intentionality gets drowned out by the day-to-day rush?
⚡️ Recommendations To Build Lasting Habits ⚡️
Start Small, Stay Consistent
Begin with one small habit that will make a meaningful difference. For example, start your day by setting a clear intention: "Today, I will focus on praising effort more than results."
Small, consistent actions add up over time.
Pause Before Responding.
When a trigger arises—whether it’s a stressful situation, challenging behavior, or just a chaotic moment—it’s easy to react on autopilot.
Instead, pause and observe the trigger without judgment. Ask yourself:"Is this how I want to respond?"
This brief pause creates space to:
Choose a response that aligns with your intentions.
Avoid reactive habits that don’t serve you or your students.
Changing behavior isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress.
The more our young ones practice this, the more they rewire the brain to respond intentionally rather than react impulsively. Over time, intentional responses become the new default, setting the stage for long-term, positive change.
What’s one small behavior change you can start today?
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