Cracking the Code of Challenging Behaviors in the Early Childhood Classroom - Houston
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Marriott Hotel West Loop
August 22, 2026
8:00 am to
1:00 pm
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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.
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Regular Registration NO LATER THAN August 17, 2026 Group size 1-6 people: $39 per person Group size 7+: $34 per person |
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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:
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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!
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. |
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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.
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. |