606 Decode the Behavior, Reach the Child.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the behavior challenging your classroom is actually a child’s way of asking for help?In this episode of The Child Care Director’s Chair Podcast, Erica sits down with school counselors and authors Ashley Zomalt and Kacy Brubaker to uncover what children’s big emotions and challenging behaviors may really be communicating.Together, they share how educators and child care leaders can move beyond simply stopping a behavior and begin identifying the feelings, unmet needs, and missing skills beneath it. You will learn how empathy, emotional intelligence, and storytelling can help children name their emotions, build self-regulation, and feel understood.This conversation will challenge you to stop asking, “How do I control this behavior?” and begin asking, “What is this child trying to tell me?”Connect with Ashley and Kacy:Website: www.weallhavesuperpowers.comInstagram: @weallhavesuperpowersYouTube: @weallhavesuperpowersSupport the showThe Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.