Elliott JaffaDr. Elliott B. Jaffa AssociatesArlington, VAejaffa316@gmail.com703-931-004000:02:15 The goal is to catch kids being good. Ask what they learned instead of "how was school?" Praise observable behaviors, not physical appearance. Parents struggle with the language of positivity.00:06:18 The speaker asks an easy question, but with language restrictions. They then ask if the listener's hand is bleeding, questioning the validity of the question.00:09:34 Cows drink water, not milk. The focus should be on positive communication and listening with children.00:12:42 A therapist challenges children to quit school and express their dislike towards teachers and principals.00:17:56 Author dislikes phone use while driving; suggests penalties for hitting pedestrians distracted by phones. Author also dislikes phone use during business meetings; prefers clients who are not attached to their phones. Author personally does not use phone much, except for emergencies or coordinating plans. Recommends using phones for educational purposes.00:20:19 The text discusses using the internet to learn and earn phone time for educational purposes.00:23:35 The author discusses their interactions with children and the impact of their conversations.00:27:37 The speaker plans to provide information on how to find doctor Jaffa through a podcast listing, email, and Facebook.Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate The IEP process never gets easier. YOU get better.How? With specific action steps and training.Visit ADayInOurShoes.org for more information. Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time!Support the showMore IEP Help for You IEP Toolkit for Parents and IEP Teacher Toolkit Online Training Options Search 650+ Articles Get a free IEP Organizer Get Your IEP Questions answered by an advocate