List of Articles
by Jane Bluestein, Ph.D. and other authors
The list below includes links to all articles and book excerpts on the site, for all audiences, and are arranged by topic. For an alphabetical listing, click here. More information is available in the Handouts section of this site.
Discipline and Behavior Management
Boundaries and Follow-Through
The Challenge of Setting Boundaries
Leadership
Win-Win Ideas for Administrators (Formerly entitled: “Creating a 21st Century Discipline School: Implications for Administrators.”)
A Defining Moment (When Teacher Make a Mistake)
NEW: Getting feedback from students: Report Card for my Teacher
Motivation, Reinforcement and Intervention
Spare the Rod (Problems with Corporal Punishment)
Emotionally Safe Schools
Brave New World: The Changing Role of the School
The Discipline Trap: Catching up to the 21st Century
Win-Win Ideas for Administrators (Formerly entitled: “Creating a 21st Century Discipline School: Implications for Administrators.”)
Interview with Dr. Jane Bluestein: Creating Emotionally Safe Schools
Interview with Dr. Bluestein on Ways to Reduce the Bullying Problem
Pretty & Popular: Discrimination & Belonging
NEW: Stressful or Painful School Events and Experiences that Can Compromise Emotional Safety
Homework
Is Your Child’s Homework Worth Doing?
Making Homework WORK! Building Flexibility into Your Homework Policies.
Taking a Stand Against Homework. See what some teachers are doing about homework, and why!
Learning and Teaching
A Defining Moment (When Teacher Make a Mistake)
Getting Away With Success: Tips for Teachers
Great Expectations: Tips for Beginning Teachers
No Child Left Behind: The Football Version
NEW: Report Card for my Teacher
Taking a Stand Against Homework
Testing: One Teacher’s Perspective
Testing, Testing... (Problems with High-Stakes Testing)
Thank You, Mrs. Mather: A Tribute
Parenting
13 Ways to Model Respect with Your Child in English, Spanish or French
How Do You Parent? Self-assessment Survey in English, Spanish or French
9 Benefits of Asking Questions Instead of Giving Answers in English, Spanish or French
9 Ways to be More Proactive in English, Spanish or French
14 Ways to Become a More Conscious Parent, in English, Spanish or French
The Challenge of Setting Boundaries
Ways to Build Irresponsibility in Your Child
Ways to Be an Effective Mentor
What’s Wrong With “I-Messages”?
The Seven Worst Things to Say to Your Kids During a Divorce
Link to an interview in San Francisco Chronicle: Parents’ Gizmos High on Tech, Low on Trust
Interview with Dr. Bluestein on Ways to Reduce the Bullying Problem
More information for Parents in the Handouts section of this site.
Professional Development
NEW: Report Card for my Teacher
NEW: Tips for Would-Be Authors (and Speakers)
NEW: What’s a Purchase Order: Confessions of an Accidental CEO (teacher-turned-business-owner)
Self-Care & Inspiration
Dealing with Difficult Colleagues
6 Ways to Take More Time for Yourself in English, Spanish or French
36 Things You Can Do To Feel Great! in English, Spanish or French
A Reason, a Season or a Lifetime (Relationships)
Social and Emotional Development
Bearing Witness: Support for Children in Crisis
What’s Wrong With “I-Messages”?: Article; Separate Handout
Interview with Dr. Bluestein on Ways to Reduce the Bullying Problem
Complete listing of all articles and handouts in Spanish or French.
Complete listing of all articles on this site by topic.
Complete alphabetical listing of all handouts on this site.
Complete listing by topic of all handouts on this site.
Books, Articles, Audio and Video Resources and other Resources by Dr. Jane Bluestein
Hire Jane: Everything you need for your next conference or professional development event
Jane’s Calendar
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