Author Archives: lisa anand

Dear Teacher Lisa, I’m writing because today was a hard day for me. I need some guidance on how to talk to my daughter. I know pushing is something she will eventually get over, but I’m struggling with it. I also don’t understand why she seems to have had a more intense reaction with anotherContinue reading “Ask Teacher Lisa: Aggression”

Dear Teacher Lisa, We’re writing to you because we’re concerned about some recent behavior with our son. During a school break, we watched The Lion King as a family. We also made the mistake of buying the book.  Ever since (for about a month), our son has only exclusively played on the floor as aContinue reading “Ask Teacher Lisa: Media Play”

Dear Teacher Lisa, I was noticing for the past few weeks that some of our kiddos experience some form of anxiety or withdrawal when it comes to interacting over zoom. I guess a foreshadowing for in person future situations.  I’ve been thinking about the way things are going to be when children are able toContinue reading “Ask Teacher Lisa: Anxiety in Covid Times”

Dear Teacher Lisa, I’ve noticed a pattern lately with my son and wanted to get your advice. Recently when he does something my partner or I don’t want him to, and he feels he is “in trouble,” he has a pattern of a few things he does. It’s always the same–throwing all the shoes offContinue reading “Ask Teacher Lisa: In Trouble”

Dear Teacher Lisa, We are really struggling with getting our son to sleep. I’m wondering if you have any advice for us. We have always laid down with him until he goes to asleep, and he has always taken a long time to actually let himself relax and actually fall asleep. Lately though he hasContinue reading “Dear Teacher Lisa: Sleep trouble”

Dear Teacher Lisa, We have been trying to figure out a good way to get our daughter to stop saying a few things to her friends and family. For instance when she does not get her way she tells friends ‘Fine. I’m not your friend anymore.’ And it seems that it may be hurting someContinue reading “Ask Teacher Lisa: Hating “I hate you””

Dear Teacher Lisa, I’m starting to feel pretty defeated. My son is regressing and hitting us hard every time he gets a “no” and especially at bedtime. But worse is that I’m regressing from all the school teachings too. My patience is really short and I’ve come close to losing my temper several times recently.Continue reading “Ask Teacher Lisa: Feeling defeated”

Dear Teacher Lisa, Why Is My Child Being Aggressive? Dear Why Is My Child Being Aggressive? There are many reasons a child may resort to aggression… Many 2-3 year olds are learning to connect for the first time and might hit to try to show they are interested in playing with another child and wantContinue reading “Ask Teacher Lisa: Why Is My Child Being Aggressive?”