Welcome to the Online Challenging Behavior Series!

Learn top methods to foster communication skills and turn those infant and toddler screams, hits, and fits into helpful words and gestures!

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, answer questions, and provide your insight as you apply the concepts to your care environment. 

  • Gain insight into how infants and toddlers develop the critical language skills needed to avoid screaming, throwing food, and other negative behaviors
  • Collect effective techniques to promote the useful infant and toddler verbal and nonverbal language skills that will help toddlers turn those ear-shattering screams into useful phrases and gestures.
  • Explore the tremendous difference adults can make in this advancement of expressive and receptive language the first two years
  • Have fun learning during an engaging pre-recorded webinar with toddler expert Raelene Ostberg, Master Trainer and Founder of Thriving Together, LLC. Raelene spent over 15 years, working in toddler classrooms, gathering tips and tools that really work!  She shares those tools along with entertaining real-life stories to match.

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 II: Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development (2 Hours)
*MN: KCF Area IIB:  Promoting Cognitive Development (2 Hours)
*Wisc: 5. Learning Experiences, Strategies, and Curriculum (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!

Worthwhile!

Greta C., Preschool Teacher

"Definitely is a worthwhile training if you have infants up to preschool level to help them communicate between each other"

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."

Very helpful!

Childcare Provider

"Very helpful and lots of great ideas of how to work with toddlers and infants. Walked away feeling excited to try new ideas."

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

    • Compilation: Infant and Toddler Communication
  • 2

    Developmental Expectations

    • Presentation Video 3: Resources for Identifying Typical Developmental Milestones

    • Access Valuable Resources and Report Back

    • Reflection: What resources (article or video) were most useful on these sites?

    • Presentation Video 4: Developmental Expectations for Verbal and Nonverbal Skills

    • Reflection: What can you expect?
  • 3

    Language Development Basics

    • Presentation Video 5: Language Development Basics

    • Video: Still Face Experiment

    • Individual Reflection

    • Presentation Video 6: Communication Barriers

    • Individual Reflection

    • Compilation: What does this information tell us?

    • Individual Reflection

    • Compilation: Bolstering Communication to Reduce Negative Behaviors
  • 4

    Bolstering Verbal Language Skills

    • Presentation Video 7: Bolster Verbal Language Skills

    • Video Reflection: The Tomato

    • Presentation Video 8: Video Analysis

    • Video Reflection: The book

    • Presentation Video 9: Video Analysis

    • Video Reflection: Interpreting Behavior

    • Presentation Video 10: Teaching Tools

    • Activity: Book Nook Exploration

    • Resource: Book Nook - Quiet Loud

    • Resource: Book Nook- Pat Them Gently

    • Resource: Book Nook - I Can Share

    • Educator Report from the Classroom

    • Individual Book Nook Reflection
  • 5

    Promoting Non-Verbal Language

    • Presentation Video 11: Promote Nonverbal Language

    • Infant and Toddler Sign Language Resources

    • Presentation Video 12: Show you are tuned in

    • Video: Book Reading
  • 6

    Addressing Negative Behavior in the Moment

    • Presentation Video 13: Redirecting to what "To Do"

    • Practice Activity: Tune In and then Redirect
  • 7

    Conclusion

    • Presentation Video 14: Conclusion

    • Course Completion

    • Final Step in this Course.