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August 2025

Wednesday

Big Emotions, Little Kids: 4 Emotional Regulation Skills That Work

One minute, they're giggling on the carpet. The next moment, they're curled under the table in tears. Or clenching fists. Or storming away from a friend who took the green crayon. The "big emotions" of early childhood are loud, raw, and often overwhelming for the child experiencing them and the adults trying to respond.

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In emotion regulation , Incredible Years , evidence-based , Teachers , Early Intervention , Early childhood , emotional development , classroom intervention , Social Emotional Learning , Classroom Dinosaur

June 2025

Wednesday

Teacher Resources and Support Strategies for Overwhelmed Educators

Some days, it feels like everything lands on your shoulders. The student with escalating behavior. The parent emails piling up. The lesson you poured your heart into thatcompletely unraveled bythe second half of the day. Despite how rewarding it can be, teaching can also be exhausting.

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In Incredible Years , evidence-based , Teachers , Early Intervention , Early childhood , classroom intervention , Social Emotional Learning , Head Start , Classroom Dinosaur

May 2025

Thursday

Head Start: Early Interventions for Children & Families

Early childhood is a foundational stage. During these first few years, the brain develops rapidly, forming the building blocks for attention, emotional regulation, and peer relationships. This period is also when early interventions for children can make the most impact.

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In Incredible Years , evidence-based , Teachers , Early Intervention , Early childhood , Parents , classroom intervention , Social Emotional Learning , Head Start , Classroom Dinosaur

April 2025

Wednesday

How the Incredible Years’ Trauma-Informed Framework Supports Student Success

Childhood trauma isn't rare. It's a heartbreaking reality many students bring with them into the classroom every single day. Whether it stems from abuse, neglect, family instability, or exposure to violence, trauma can reshape how a child thinks, feels, and behaves. It can make learning feel impossible, relationships difficult, and school a place of stress rather than safety.

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In Incredible Years , evidence-based , Teachers , Early Intervention , Early childhood , classroom intervention , Social Emotional Learning , Classroom Dinosaur

December 2023

Thursday

Build Resilience: Early Intervention Transforms Child Mental Health

When it comes to childhood mental health, the importance of early intervention can’t be overstated. Early interventions don’t just help children cope better during their childhood — they can help them grow into happy, well-adjusted adults. “Early intervention” refers to taking action as soon as possible, before or immediately as complications become evident. As mental health can worsen over time w...

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In Incredible Years , evidence-based , Teachers , Early Intervention , Early childhood , Parents , Programs , Classroom Dinosaur

November 2023

Thursday

Unlocking Potential: How Early Intervention Improves Academic Success

Early intervention programs can significantly improve children's academic success by promoting social, emotional, and behavioral growth through cross-collaboration among parents, teachers, and communities.

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In Incredible Years , evidence-based , Early Intervention , Early childhood , Parents , Classroom Dinosaur

December 2015

Thursday

Gardstunet Barnehage School in Norway uses Puppets to Engage Children

At the Gardstunet Barnehage School in Norway, Incredible Years implementation is incorporated into children’s daily activities. This includes a teacher whose full time duty is to “be” the Molly puppet used in IY! Molly accompanies the students throughout the day and encourages the different concepts taught in Incredible Years (such as problem solving, coping strategies, social skills, and being ge...

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In Incredible Years , International , Teaching , Just for fun , Social Emotional Learning , Children , Classroom Dinosaur

November 2014

Monday

Positive Outcomes of Incredible Years® Program Implementation

The Incredible Years® (IY) Series is implemented in a wide range of organizations all over the world. One organization in Pennsylvania, EPIS Center, has just released exciting results from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency funded providers of the implementation of the IY Parent and Child programs from 2013-2014.

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In Incredible Years , evidence-based , Parenting , News , Research , Social Emotional Learning , Programs , Children , Classroom Dinosaur

May 2014

Friday

Promoting Healthy Activity in Kids ~ Adventures of Wally Pt. II

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In Incredible Years , Parenting , health , Just for fun , sports edition , Seattle , Children , activity , Classroom Dinosaur , seattle sounders

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