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Cracking the Code of Challenging Behaviors in the Early Childhood Classroom - Houston

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LIVE • Marriott Hotel West Loop
August 22, 2026
8:00 am to 1:00 pm

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This Seminar Begins At:

3:00 am
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5:00 am
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6:00 am
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7:00 am
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8:00 am
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9:00 am
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Credits: 0.50
Earn 5 Clock Hours

Seminar Pricing:
$39.00


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YOU RECEIVE 14 TOPICS 

Transform Your Classroom: Master the 14 Most Challenging Behaviors
Is your classroom being disrupted by behaviors you can't seem to solve?

Join our comprehensive 5-hour training designed specifically for early childhood educators working with young children. Learn proven, evidence-based strategies to understand, prevent, and effectively respond to the challenging behaviors that impact your teaching every single day.

Stop feeling overwhelmed. Start feeling empowered.
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All This and More Will Be Covered:

Intense Tantrums & Meltdowns
High emotional outbursts (crying, yelling, floor flopping)

Aggression Toward Peers and Adults
Physical hitting, pushing, biting, grabbing 

Persistent Defiance: “You’re Not the Boss of Me”
Power struggles, Refusal to follow directions repeatedly  

Throwing Objects and Breaking Things
High emotional outbursts (crying, yelling) beyond typical frustration

Attention-Seeking: "Spotlight Child" Behaviors
“Teacher, teacher,” Behaviors done to get adult focus like silly noises, blurting out

Running Off : Bolting Not Staying with the Group
Wandering Away, Hiding, Escaping Attempts

"Velcro Child" Behavior
Clinging, stuck to your side, Needing constant proximity for reassurance 

Difficulty with Transitions
Children refusing, or getting upset about changing activities

Social Withdrawal: "Disappearing Kids"
Hiding and avoidance behavior like pulling away from group play or activities

“It’s Mine!” Difficulty with Sharing & Turn-Taking
Social skills struggles and peer conflict 

Inattention and Distractibility
Struggling to stay engaged in group activities, Needs Constant Redirection

Tattling and Telling on Peers Excessively
Reporting every small peer interaction

Difficulty Calming Down When Stressed
Emotional regulation difficulties

Whining and Crying
Persistent whining and crying to attract attention


5-Hour Certificate 

Receive 5 Texas Instructor-Led Approved CLOCK HOURS (.5 CEUs)


Guidelines

  • There will not be a lunch break.
  • Coffee and snacks will not be provided. You can bring your own.

Regular Registration

NO LATER THAN August 17, 2026

Group size 1-6 people: $39 per person

Group size 7+: $34 per person

Late Registration

After August 17, 2026

Group size 1-6 people: $44 per person

Group size 7+: $39 per person

 

 

Category: Child Growth and Development Social and Emotional Development Guidance and Discipline


Presenters:

Dr. Maryln Appelbaum

Dr. Maryln Appelbaum

You’re in for a treat!  Maryln Appelbaum is totally amazing. Her laughter is contagious, and so is her love of teaching children. She captivates, motivates, inspires, entertains, and wows audience members with her stories, strategies, songs, and her VERY special laugh!

Here are just a few of the things that audience members say about Maryln.

  • "Real life scenarios, it was as if Maryln knew the kids in my school and had been in our classrooms."
  • “Her laugh is a TEN, and so is this seminar."
  • "Absolutely outstanding!!! Maryln is knowledgeable and sympathetic to the struggles of teachers."
  • "After 21 years of teaching, Maryln GAVE ME NEW IDEAS to take back to my classroom." 
  • “Very few things get better with age. Maryln is among those few. You must attend a training with her.”
  • “Simply the best. Need I say more.”
  • “Feeling excited for Monday to incorporate everything being taught.”
  • “So much fun being here and learning so many great methods that can make me a better teacher”
  • “I love her laugh.  Every time I hear her laugh, I smile.”
  • “Maryln, is spectacular.  Never thought I would see you do downward dog in front of an audience.”
  • “Love your training. You inspire me to be the best I can be.”

Maryln is sometimes called “The Child Care Guru” because she has answers to the tough questions when working with children. She combines her education of both undergraduate and graduate degrees in education and psychology, and her early childhood experience as a teacher, director, and owner of 3 early childhood centers.  She has written more than 30 books for early childhood, appeared on TV and Radio Talk Shows. Tens of thousands of early childhood teachers get her daily “Message from Maryln” emails that give them strategies, inspiration, and hope.  She has spoken to hundreds of thousands of audience members.  They go back to work motivated and excited to implement what they have learned.  You and your staff will too! Get ready for an awesome day filled with joy, laughter and learning.

Marty Appelbaum

Marty Appelbaum

Whoohoo!  Marty, America’s #1 early childhood motivational speaker, is going to present this awesome seminar. Audiences across the country rave his praises. 

Here are just a few of the things they say about Marty:

  • “So motivating! So moving! So informative! So good!”
  • “Marty is a fabulous speaker!”
  • “Information was amazing and the laughter was constant!”
  • “Best early childhood seminar I’ve been to ever!”
  • “Love the strategies, the humor, and the real-life examples”
  • “The best seminar my staff has EVER attended.”  
  • “Marty rocks! Love the energy!”
  • “Can’t wait to incorporate these tips in my class!” 

Marty is the real deal! He has a unique teaching and presenting background that few have spanning over 30 years. He has taught in classrooms ranging from infant age through high school seniors. He is a master at captivating and engaging audiences. He combines his own real-life experiences, stories, songs, fun games with strategies to take back to the classroom. There’s never a dull moment. There's no falling asleep at his seminars! Marty has appeared on television and radio. Over 250,000 educators have attended training events led by Marty. Audiences go back to work motivated and excited to implement what they have learned. You and your staff will too! Get ready for an awesome day filled with joy, laughter and learning.