Author Archives: Eva de Gosztonyi

Coming Along Side our Children

“Miss! Miss! He called me a wienie!” And so could start a round of “who did what to whom”. While I observed this common playground scenario, it occurred to me that this child was not asking the adult to immediately … Continue reading

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Behaviour Principles-Choosing intervention programs in schools

I was recently asked to give the Keynote address for a Behaviour Summit organized by the Eastern Townships School Board in Quebec. They called together all of their stakeholders: directors, principals, teachers, consultants, aides, lunch monitors, bus drivers, secretaries, trustees … Continue reading

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Teaching Social Skills

I often get asked by school boards to help them choose a good Social Skills training program for their students. Their intentions are the best; they want to help their students to get along with each other and they want … Continue reading

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Back to school thoughts

As the “Back to School” ads fill the flyers, and fall is in the air, parents and teachers are preparing for the new school year. Many teachers are already spending time preparing for the year ahead with their students. Trips … Continue reading

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