<p>In this episode, I&#39;m breaking down how behaviour is actually a nervous system response, not a discipline issue.</p><p>You&#39;ll learn how to recognise what&#39;s going on <em>underneath</em> the behaviour so you can respond in a way that actually helps your students come back to a calm, connected, ready to learn state.</p><p>I&#39;ll also share the three nervous system states (based on polyvagal theory), what they look like in real classrooms, and why learning to regulate your <em>own</em> nervous system is one of the most powerful things you can do as an educator.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you&#39;ll learn in this episode:</strong></p><p>→ Why some kids &quot;flip their lid&quot; over tiny things like a pencil</p><p>→ What nervous system dysregulation looks like in your classroom</p><p>→ How shutdown, fight, flight and freeze actually show up in real students</p><p>→ Why regulation always comes <em>before</em> expectations</p><p>→ How your energy shapes the safety and behaviour in your room</p><p>→ The difference between being calm vs being regulated</p><p>→ How to support kids <em>before</em> they lose control</p><ul> </ul><p>If you&#39;re struggling with constant behaviour issues and it feels like nothing is working, this episode will help you shift your lens and show you what to focus on first.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Free Training for Teachers</strong></p><p>Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out or just not enjoying teaching the way you used to?</p><p>Download my free training: <a href="http://www.emmagentle.com.au/freetraining" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Teaching without the Overwhelm</strong></a></p><p>It&#39;s short, practical and will help you feel more calm, confident and in control, without needing a perfect classroom.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Em </strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.emmagentle.com.au">⁠www.emmagentle.com.au⁠</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/em_gentle/">⁠@em_gentle⁠</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-gentle-469099263/">⁠Emma Gentle⁠</a></p><p> </p><p></p>