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nicolette chambery posted a reply on Re: Anger Management and De-escalation
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Said: Oof, what a great question as a leader, and I wish I had ideas, but I'll keep this top of mind and if I come across anything, I'll be sure to send it your way!
Karen Gallego posted a reply on Re: Anger Management and De-escalation
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Said: Hi Dawn! We've noticed an uptick in people with a very short fuse at our museum too. I'm always looking for resources and training to empower staff to safely take action in these types of situations, so I'm also curious to learn...
Beth Housewert posted a reply on Re: Anger Management and De-escalation
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Said: Just this year at InterActivity, I went to a de-escalation session presented by Lynssey Childress from Discovery Lab in Tulsa, OK. She actually had a officer from her security team co-present with her. It really was great! They...
Dawn Baldwin posted a new Topic
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Anger Management and De-escalation
Here at The Children's Museum at Saratoga we have noticed an uptick in angry people. Inside the Museum and outside in the community, it seems like everyone has a shorter fuse. For example, we recently had birthday party parents get into a heated argument on the Museum floor. Does anyone have a lead on training that would be helpful in training staff how to better deal with the issues? Currently, we recommend getting a supervisor anytime they feel overwhelmed or out of their element, and ...
Shannon Post posted a reply on Re: Messy programs and activities
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Said: We buy old men's and boys button up dress shirts from Goodwill or other thrift stores and have the kids turn them backwards to wear them as smocks. We offer some with sleeves and some with sleeves cut short or cut off so parents can pic...
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