Calm Classrooms, Connected Kids is a compassionate, science-based guide that helps teachers, parents, and school teams create predictable, emotionally safe environments where every child can thrive.
Written by James Chege, M.Ed., BCBA, BCCS, ACAS, this book bridges the gap between home and school by blending Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), emotional intelligence, and trauma-informed practice into practical, everyday tools.
You'll learn how to:
- Build consistent behavior systems that work across home and school
- Respond to challenging behavior with calm, clarity, and purpose
- Use reinforcement effectively to motivate lasting change
- Strengthen collaboration between parents, teachers, and specialists
- Teach emotional regulation, problem-solving, and resilience
- Restore trust after conflict through restorative practices
- Lead classrooms and teams with empathy and steady authority
With real classroom stories, warm coaching, and step-by-step strategies, this book empowers adults to bring out the best in children, especially those who struggle with self-regulation, trauma histories, or inconsistent support systems.
Calm is not an accident, it is a skill. And when schools and families learn to share it, children don't just behave better. They feel better, learn better, and grow stronger.
The Behavior Made Easy(TM) Series
- Book 1: From Chaos to Calm
- Book 2: Calm Classrooms, Connected Kids
- Book 3: Calm Communities, Connected Systems (coming soon)