LCCAA Head Start Offices Moving in 2022 LCCAA will expand its presence in downtown Lorain by moving some offices to the former Chase Bank building at 1949 Broadway Ave. next spring.
three Head Start classrooms and the LCCAA Energy Services Department.
Interior and exterior work is underway, including the demolition of a nearby building to make way for parking. The goal is for staff to move in March with classrooms available next fall.
Head Start Director Shauna Matelski, Assistant Director Stefanie Drew and other management and support staff will relocate to the second floor of the building now owned by Previously, the agency planned to Jon Veard. use the Dye’s Appliance building The building, now known as at 960 Broadway Ave. That Central Plaza, will also hold building will now be demolished.
Biting Signals Need for Communication Skills
instinct is to help rather than to punish. Now you can think about telling your child what to do, instead of what not to do. Let’s take a look at a common scenario: Your child wants a toy that a sibling or friend is using. He first tries to grab it, but soon resorts to hitting or biting to get what he wants. Your first instinct may be to yell or use some other form of punishment, but first take a deep breath and calm yourself. Then, teach your child what he can do in this type of situation. It might sound like this:
While behaviors such as biting and hitting are not “You wanted that toy, but your brother was still using desirable, they are actually developmentally appropriate. it. You may NOT hit or bite him. Next time, walk over That statement may be hard to wrap your head around, and ask, ‘Can I play with that?’ Would you like to try but these behaviors are natural and common responses that now?” to a young child’s strong emotions. Young children Then lead him through those steps. With patience and do not have the skills yet to express emotions such as repetition, you will see your child begin to use the new sadness, frustration, or anger, so often the response is to skill instead of resorting to the emotional response. bite, yell or hit. Tips like this come from Conscious Discipline, our But what is an exasperated parent to do? These behaviors Head Start social-emotional curriculum. We know are unwanted and not welcome in homes or schools. that by forming connections and looking for teachable If we can change our response from punishment to moments, we will give our students needed skills. teaching, we will be more successful in eliminating the If you want to learn more about Conscious Discipline, behavior and teaching the self-regulation skills children come to a parent meeting, where a new topic is discussed will need for success in both school and life. monthly. You can also ask your child’s teacher or site To do so, first recognize the behavior as a form of supervisor for advice or guidance. We are your partners communication. Ask yourself what your child may be in education and are here to help with these frustrating, trying to tell you. When you look at it that way, your yet common, issues.
