{"product_id":"lessons-from-laroux-how-needs-shape-behavior-in-developing-brains-9781953945815","title":"Lessons from Laroux: How Needs Shape Behavior in Developing Brains","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow can sound principles from another discipline inform our educational work with younger children?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It's no secret that outward behaviors in our students rarely tell the whole story. Instead, those verbal and physical actions often serve as clues pointing to deeper needs, emotions, and desires. Once the underlying issues are addressed, the path away from negative words and actions becomes much smoother and clearer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e That bedrock truth is one of many that Dan St. Romain explores in this unique resource, \u003ci\u003eLessons from LaRoux\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eHow Needs Shape Behavior in Developing Brains\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Drawing inspiration from training experiences with his dog LaRoux, St. Romain winsomely connects the approaches behind smart puppy training to strategies we can apply in our classroom settings, especially when working with younger children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As he addresses fifteen key areas, St. Romain links an educational touch point - such as a student's need for belonging - with a relevant story about LaRoux, and then a take-away strategy (in this case, the importance of building social skills and emphasizing unstructured play in ways that foster belonging). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Along its fun and insightful journey, \u003ci\u003eLessons from LaRoux\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with timely and applicable topics, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The importance of approaching behaviors with understanding, not judgment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How bringing every challenge back to development nurtures healthy learning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The wisdom of assuming positive intent in the children in our care \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Why \u003ci\u003eresponding\u003c\/i\u003e instead of reacting empowers students to make wise choices \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Keys to becoming a great behavioral detective - with a kind heart \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e ...and more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Especially in these crucial post-pandemic years, children who are still catching up developmentally need a strong network of support to help them acquire the behavior skills needed for healthy learning and growth - and this resource shows the way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e National Center for Youth Issues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781953945815\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Dan St Romain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42875216462005,"sku":"9781953945815","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_6dcfb30e-f009-4f4f-aeee-526c2c65a540.jpg?v=1684815081","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/lessons-from-laroux-how-needs-shape-behavior-in-developing-brains-9781953945815","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}