
This episode discusses how to prevent challenging behaviors in children by creating supportive environments and strong relationships.
How to Prevent Challenging Behaviors Before They Start | Featuring Angela Hines What if the key to changing your child's behavior isn't more discipline—but creating the conditions where positive behavior can thrive? In this episode of the Masterful Parenting Podcast, Anne Alvares sits down with Angela Hines, behavioral health specialist, educator, and early childhood expert, to explore how parents and educators can prevent challenging behaviors before they begin. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in child development, trauma-informed care, and social-emotional learning, Angela introduces the Pyramid Model, an evidence-based framework that helps adults build strong relationships, teach emotional skills, and create supportive environments where children flourish. Together, Anne and Angela discuss: What the Pyramid Model is and why Tier 1 is the foundation for healthy child development. The Big 5 Preventive Practices every parent and educator should know. The one practice Angela recommends implementing immediately—and why it has such a profound impact. Why challenging behavior is often communication rather than defiance. How strong relationships and proactive strategies…
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