Fostering Hope and Courage with Sydney Perkins

In this episode, Jethro interviews Sydney Perkins, a kindergarten teacher. She shares her insights and experiences from attending the Bridging to Resilience Conference. She discusses the importance of social-emotional learning, personal well-being, and the significance of building strong relationships with students. Sydney emphasizes practical strategies like tapping, breathing exercises, and movement to support her young students' emotional and educational needs.

00:00 Introduction

00:24 Joining the Conference

00:52 Initial Understanding

01:18 Key Takeaways

01:54 Application in Classroom

02:58 Tapping Technique

04:25 Balancing Academics and Social Skills

05:23 Building Relationships

08:34 Insights on Discipline

09:11 Advice for Teachers

10:32 Actionable Steps Post-Conference

13:37 Closing Thoughts

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