Welcome to the Online Challenging Behavior Series!

Collect and apply numerous strategies to prevent, reduce, and address the challenging behaviors you experience in order to get the behaviors you want and stop those you don’t.

During this course, you will:

  • View Engaging Videos

    Enjoy engaging video learning segments with a visual Powerpoint presentation with Raelene Ostberg, Thriving Together Toddler Expert, on the webcam.

  • Share Your Insight

    Provide your insight as you reflect, apply, and practice the interesting concepts from the sessions to your care environment!

  • Gain Valuable Resources

    Access a compilation of ideas from our live sessions and, after completion, links to other valuable resources, videos, and tools you can use in your care setting!

Course Details

This informative, fun, and flexible learning opportunity is truly learning "as you wish"!  You decide - finish in less than two hours or take the course bit by bit any time between now and December 31, 2024!  This self-paced course is broken into easy learning segments in your Thinkific course player and it tracks your progress. You can jump on or off as is convenient for you!


During the course, you will view an edited version of the engaging live webinar featuring Raelene Ostberg on the webcam and answer a few questions as you apply the concepts to your care environment. 

  • Identify the fuel that is igniting the negative behavior and methods to prevent the challenge from occurring.
  • Collect positive communication techniques that will prevent defiance, encourage gleeful cooperation, and reduce power struggles
  • Gather a toolbox filled with 30+ effective positive discipline strategies, numerous resources, and hands-on tools that work to get the behaviors you want, and stop those you don't!
  • Utilize a positive behavior intervention cheat sheet filled with numerous strategies to address the challenging behaviors you experience
  • Have fun learning with Raelene Ostberg, Director of Thriving Together with over 25 years working with families and 20 years working with young children in group settings!

Register today!  Simply complete the course by December 31, 2024 and gain your training certificate and, if needed, entry into Develop within one business day!
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100% Approved in Minnesota and Wisconsin!

*CDA Content Area III: Positive ways to support children’ social and emotional development (2 hours)
*Minnesota:  KCF II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development (2 Hrs)
*Wisconsin: 7. Guidance and Nurturing (2 Hours)

Participants will receive a training certificate upon course completion and entry into Develop or WI Registry, if needed, within one business day.
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100% of participants recommend our Thinkific on-demand courses!

  • "Loads of information and ideas, so easy to complete at my own pace and time frame.  Thank you! It was wonderful...I'll be back!" Lisa S., Childcare Provider
  • "It is extremely convenient, easy to follow, in-depth and the instructor is super knowledgeable and fun to listen to!  Sam H., Childcare Provider

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Participant Testimonials from the Live Webinar!

This training is MUST!

Erika E., Childcare Provider

"This online series is a MUST for childcare providers. It really opens your eyes! I've benefited by learning how to positively handle challenging behavior in the classroom!"

Learned so much!

- Childcare Provider

"I learned so much in this course! I love the interactive aspect of it! I feel like throughout this course I have become a more empathetic teacher. I have become clearer to my children with my words and directions. I also feel like I have gained control of my classroom in all parts of the day. I have a closer more connected relationships with all my kids. I feel like just having these strategies and effectively disciplining the kids I have a mostly smooth running classroom and I have respect from my kids."

Very informative!

Childcare Provider

"This was a very informative and helpful course! It has helped me turn my classroom into a smooth running and respectful environment. I still have "those" days and its not perfect but, I feel like I'm more knowledgeable and I have the skills to handle it."

Amazing and Life changing!

Teria J., Childcare Provider

"Amazing and life changing series! Struggle to get children to behave how you would like? This is the series that will change it all!"

Your Educator

Early Childhood Specialist

Raelene Ostberg

Raelene Ostberg has dedicated her life to developing and delivering transformative, fun, and inspiring educational opportunities for early childhood educators and the trainers, coaches, and leaders who support them. She presents nationally to thousands of early childhood professionals each year. Participants love Raelene’s energy, enthusiasm, and real-life stories that bring proven strategies to life. Raelene is the Founder of Thriving Together, LLC, an organization dedicated to decreasing stress, enhancing joy, and bolstering the success of early childhood professionals in their critical work. Raelene is also an Achieve Master Trainer, Trainer Mentor, Licensed Parent Educator, Vlogger, and Coach. She obtained a B.A. in Theater and M.Ed. in Family Education from the University of Minnesota.

FAQ

  • How long is a Course?

    This course is designed to qualify for two training hours and can be easily completed within that time. It includes approximately 1.25 hours of an edited pre-recorded video from an engaging live presentation by Raelene Ostberg, M.Ed. You watch short video segments, provide your insight or thoughts, and write a few short reflections as you apply the information to your early care environment. To gain training hours, Participants must fully complete all answers to the questions and spend a minimum of 90 minutes in the course.

  • My life is CRAZY! Do I really have time to take this online course?

    Absolutely! This entire course contains short video segments, breaking the content into smaller, more manageable lessons (short course, huge potential impact). You can squeeze in a lesson or two when you have time. Many students watch lessons on their tablet or smart phones while on the go. (Doctor's and therapists' waiting rooms are great for this!)

  • How long do I have to complete a course?

    You can complete the course any time between now and December 31, 2023. You can take the course in little bits or do it all at once, as it works for you!

  • Will I receive a certificate of completion?

    YES! Simply complete all course elements and push the “complete” button at the end, and you will have access to your course completion certificate right away. If you have a Develop Account in Minnesota, your attendance will also be entered into Develop within two business days.

  • Are these approved for Parent Aware and/or childcare licensing hours in Develop (Minnesota's early childhood training hours system)?

    Yes! All courses we offer have been approved by Develop/MNCPD in Minnesota and for Parent Aware.

  • Are there group rates for centers/groups of staff?

    YES! There are discounts for groups of five or more. Simply write us a note with the course titles and the number of participants, and we will design a proposal just for you!

  • What if the course doesn't work for me?

    We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us within the first 7 days and you will get a full refund.

  • Are there any tech requirements for this on-demand course?

    Thinkific is continually making these classes more accessible for participants. Visit their website to learn about the latest requirements at https://support.thinkific.com/hc/en-us/articles/360030354954-System-Requirements-and-Supported-Browsers

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Topic

    • Presentation Video 1: Welcome to your course!

    • Welcome Survey

    • Course Content Handout: To Download and Print (Recommended)

    • Presentation Video 2: Introduction to the Challenging Behaviors Series

    • Individual Reflection

    • Video 3: Become an Early Childhood Scientist

    • Individual Reflection: What have you already observed?

    • Presentation Video 4: Measure Strategy – Intent - Results

    • Individual Reflection
  • 2

    Why address the why?!

    • Presentation Video 5: Why Address the Why?

    • Individual Reflection

    • Compilation: Why is Johnny disrupting circle time?

    • Challenge Exploration Reflection:

    • Compilation: Why Children Might Refuse to Clean Up

    • Presentation Video 6: Identify Which Strategy will Put out the Fire

    • Activity: Putting out the Fire
  • 3

    Addressing the Fuel that is Causing the Fires

    • Presentation Video 7: Addressing the Why - Medical

    • Individual Reflection: The Impact of Sleep

    • Presentation Video 8: Addressing the Why - Sleep and Temperament

    • Individual Reflection

    • Optional: Blog Resources for Sleep and Temperament

    • Compilation: What can you do to prevent challenging behaviors based on the information learned so far?

    • Presentation Video 9: Addressing the Why - Development

    • Video: Piaget

    • Presentation Video 10: Why - Development

    • Individual Reflection

    • Compilation: What might prevent the challenging behaviors, that are linked to development, from occurring?

    • Video Presentation 11: Top Tips for Working with Development

    • Video Analysis

    • Video Presentation 12: CSEFEL Video - Circle Activity 2

    • Video Reflection

    • Video Presentation 13: CSEFEL Video - Peer Teaching

    • Video Reflection

    • Compilation: The Results of "Utilizing" Children's Skills
  • 4

    Addressing the "Why": Stress and Trauma

    • Video Presentation 14 – Addressing the “Why”: Stress and Trauma

    • Trauma Resources

    • Reflection: Addressing Trauma

    • Video Presentation 15: Adapting for Trauma

    • Resources for Routines and Transitions

    • Video Analysis

    • Video Presentation 16: CSEFEL Video - Singing Songs

    • Video Reflection

    • Video Presentation 17: CSEFEL Video - Visual Schedules

    • Video Reflection

    • Video Presentation 18: CSEFEL Video - Minute-Glove

    • Video Reflection
  • 5

    Conclusion

    • Presentation Video 19: Conclusion

    • Course Completion

    • Final Step in this Course.