Welcome to the Online Challenging Behavior Series!

Explore positive communication techniques that will minimize challenges and successfully redirect negative behaviors while building your relationship with the child.

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. 

  • Gain numerous strategies to prevent challenging behaviors, reduce power struggles, and promote the behaviors you want in children aged 3-8 years. 
  • Explore positive communication techniques that will minimize challenges and successfully redirect negative behaviors while building your relationship with the child. 
  • Gather 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 you can use to address the challenging behaviors you experience.

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 & 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, 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 is a 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!"

Knowledge is power!

Sharon T., Childcare Provider

"That this class should be required for anyone who works with infants and toddlers before they start working. It would alleviate a lot of frustration for them and help to keep the enthusiasm and joy that working with this age level at a high level because it would give them a better understanding of these kiddos. Knowledge is power and for some is the key to preventing burn out."

I 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."

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!"

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."

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

    • Welcome Video!

    • Welcome Survey

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

    • Presentation Video 2: Introduction to Topic

    • Individual Reflection
  • 2

    Positive Behavior Intervention Support Strategies and Worksheet

    • Presentation Video 3: Introduction to the Pyramid Model and Worksheet

    • Optional: Pyramid Model Overview

    • Course PBIS Worksheet

    • Individual Reflection: What have you observed?

    • Compilation: Observations about this Challenge

    • Presentation Video 4: Why is the behavior occurring?

    • Individual Reflection: Why is the child doing this behavior?

    • Compilation: Why this challenge is occurring.

    • Presentation Video 5: Preventing the Challenge

    • Individual Reflection: How can you prevent this challenge from occurring?

    • Compilation: Preventing the Challenge

    • Knowledge Check: Addressing the Why
  • 3

    Addressing the "Why": Lack of Skills

    • Video Introduction

    • Video: Lacking Skills

    • Individual Reflection

    • Presentation Video 6 - Why: Lacking Skills

    • Individual Reflection
  • 4

    Addressing the "Why": Doesn't have a Sense of Belonging

    • Presentation Video 7 – Why? Lacking a Sense of Belonging

    • View video with Book Reading.

    • Optional: Bucket Filler Resources

    • Individual Reflection: Activity to Build Belonging

    • Presentation Video 8 - Building a Sense of Belonging

    • Practice Activity: Specific Praise

    • Compilation - Praise

    • Presentation Video 9: Fostering a Belief in Oneself

    • Individual Reflection: What do you want to remember?
  • 5

    Addressing the "Why": Communication Difficulties

    • Presentation Video 10: Intro to the Issue

    • View Video: The Cookie

    • Video Reflection

    • Presentation Video 11: How we communicate.

    • Individual Reflection

    • Optional Resource: Michael Grinder

    • Presentation Video 12: The To DO

    • Practice Activity: Finding the "To do"

    • Presentation Video 13: Making the Action Fit

    • Assessment of "To do"

    • The Answer

    • Compilation: To do

    • Presentation Video 14: Helping them Move On

    • Practice Activity: Wishes in Fantasy

    • Presentation Video 15: Setting a Positive Tone

    • Video Analysis

    • Your Insight
  • 6

    Conclusion

    • Presentation Video 16: Conclusion

    • Challenging Behavior Part 2- Strategies Covered.pdf

    • Compilation: Instigating Final Worksheet

    • Course Completion Survey

    • Final Step in this Course.