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Article Reprints

Articles by Dr. Jane Bluestein

This is a complete listing of the article repringts available on this site. The articles are listed in alphabetical order. All of the articles were written for a variety of magazines and newsletters. Each article has been updated and revised since its original publication.

Are Your Colleagues Driving you Crazy?

Establishing positive, productive relationships with other teachers and administrators is an essential ingredient of teacher success. This article tells you how! $2.00

Ask, Don’t Tell

A great alternative to advice giving that helps kids take responsibility for identifying goals and available options and ultimately resolving their own problems. Includes numerous examples to illustrate ways of guiding kids rather than getting in the middle of their conflicts or solving problems for them. $2.00

The Beauty of Losing Control

Effective alternatives to powering and authoritarianism that really inspire commitment, cooperation and self-control from students. Copy available on this site. $2.00

Bedtime without a Battle

How several parents solved their bedtime problems. Looks at routines, boundaries, staying in bed, even monsters in the closet. $2.00

Being a Supportive Listener

How to listen, accept and validate children’s feelings and help them solve their own problems without getting in the way! This article offers alternatives to non-supportive responses that can shut down communications. $2.00

Dream Big!

Ways to respect and encourage childrens’ hopes, goals and dreams, and how to avoid adult behaviors that can get in the way. $2.00

Following Through

Making limits work! How to avoid warnings, excuses, giving in, giving up! $2.00

Great Expectations

Good news for beginning teachers! This article tells how to turn your dreams into achievable goals. A great way to start your career! Copy available on this site. $2.00

I’m Calling Your Mother!

How involved should you get in problems that arise between your kids and their teachers? This article, written from an educator’s point of view, helps you set boundaries and support the teacher and child in the process. $2.00

Is Obedience Enough?

Order taker or decision maker? This article tells what’s wrong with obedience and how to teach kids to make positive choices when you’re not there. $2.00

No-Lose Parenting

Minimize power struggles by creating a “win-win” home environment. $2.00

“Not NOW!”

What to do when you want some time to yourself— and your children want YOU! How to take care of yourself without abandoning or neglecting your kids. $2.00

Positively Positive!

Positive comments, outcomes, focus and attitudes to build commitment. $2.00

Proactivity: Thinking Ahead!

Stop reacting and start avoiding conflict by anticipating and communicating! $2.00

Saying “I Love You”

How to express your loving feelings for your children—without hooks or hangups, and without worrying about how they’re going to respond. $2.00

Secrets of Successful Mentorship

An article by Dr. Bluestein that describes characteristics of effective mentors, to help if you’re looking for a mentor or aspire to be one yourself. With new sidebar and more material added. $2.00

Thank a Teacher

Thoughts and ideas on teacher appreciation, and how acknowledging and validating someone’s contribution helps us, too! $2.00

What’s Wrong with “I-Messages”?

When you’re having a problem with the kids, here’s how you can respond without making them responsible for your feelings or behaviors. Copy available on this site. $2.00

Why Ask Why?

Asking kids to defend or explain feelings can interfere with emotional processing and problem solving. Here are arguments against asking why kids feel what they feel, and alternatives that protect emotional safety and development. $2.00

Unconditional Motivation

Motivating your kids without powering, nagging, threats, fear or guilt! $2.00

book of articlesGet all these articles and more in The Book of Article Reprints.

Get all of the above articles plus five additional articles for less than half the cost of all these articles together if ordered individually. New articles include “Principally Speaking: The Changing Role of the School Administrator,” “Is Your Classroom an Emotionally Safe Place,” “Why I Teach,” and two bonus articles: “What’s a Purchase Order? (Confessions of an Accidental CEO)” detailing Jane’s journey from the classroom to the head of her own consulting and resource firm, and “Tips for Writers and Would-Be Authors.” $19.95

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