Connection & Restoration: Helping Kids Learn from Mistakes with Bridget Johnson
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Peyten Williams and Bridget Johnson discuss how parents can help children learn from mistakes through connection and restorative practices.
What should parents do when a child makes a poor decision, gets in trouble at school, or feels like they do not belong? In this episode of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use , Peyten Williams talks with Bridget Johnson, founder and CEO of Dean’s Roundtable, about how parents and schools can help children learn from mistakes without rescuing them from consequences. Bridget shares insights from her experience as a school dean and explains why adults should lead with “connection before correction.” Together, Peyten and Bridget discuss how curiosity can transform difficult conversations, why parents should avoid immediately “coming in hot,” and how strong partnerships between families and schools support children more effectively. They also explore the pressures facing today’s students, including social media, overscheduling, lack of sleep, college admissions anxiety, sports commitments, and the constant drive to achieve. Bridget encourages families to pause and consider whether their goals reflect what their child truly wants—and whether children still have enough time and space simply to be children. You will also learn how restorative practices combine…
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