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We label children "good" or "bad" based on how they act. But behavior is rarely the whole story. It's the surface of something deeper.
In this TEDx Talk, Prerna Richards challenges the myths we've been taught about children's behavior, and reveals what's really happening underneath the moments we struggle to understand.
With 40+ years of experience, Prerna Richards is an International Keynote Speaker, Early Childhood Behavior Coach, and the Founder of Together We Grow.
She works with early childhood leaders and coaches around the world to help them understand the "why" behind children's behavior, replacing outdated discipline models with approaches grounded in connection and understanding.
Through her speaking, coaching, and community work at Together We Grow, Prerna is on a mission to change the global conversation around childhood behavior, one myth at a time.
The 15-minute TEDx Talk is only part of the story.
Behind every minute on that stage were months of preparation, moments of doubt, unexpected challenges, and lessons that never made it into the talk itself.
If you're curious about what it was really like to prepare for TEDx, I've compiled three personal essays that take you behind the scenes, from receiving the invitation, to preparing the talk, to walking off the stage.
Whether you're preparing for a big opportunity of your own or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind meaningful work, I hope these reflections encourage you.
Download the behind-the-scenes story below.
If this talk shifted how you see behavior, pass it on. Share it with a parent, teacher, or caregiver who could use a new perspective.
