I Said No, Now What? Mastering the Art of Follow-Through

Children don’t test limits to be defiant—they test limits to understand safety, relationships, and how adults respond when things feel uncertain. This workshop offers educators a calm, practical framework for holding boundaries in a way that protects a child’s sense of well-being and belonging. Together, we’ll explore how predictable follow-through supports emotional regulation, reduces power struggles, and strengthens the educator–child relationship.

This workshop will explore:

• Why children naturally push boundaries?
• How consistent, steady follow-through builds trust, safety, and connection.
• Simple, respectful language and scripts that guide children through resistance without escalating conflict.
• Ways to stay grounded when big feelings show up — for both, the child and the adult.
• Real classroom scenarios that highlight how to apply these strategies with different ages, temperaments, and needs.

Register here: https://www.wstcoast.org/workshops/i-said-no-now-what-mastering-art-follow-through-4810-8100