How to Prevent Challenging Behaviors Before They Start | Featuring Angela Hines Ep. 140

How to Prevent Challenging Behaviors Before They Start | Featuring Angela Hines What if the key to changing your child's behavior isn't more discipline—but creating the conditions where positive behavior can thrive? In this episode of the Masterful Parenting Podcast, Anne Alvares sits down with Angela Hines, behavioral health specialist, educator, and early childhood expert, to explore how parents and educators can prevent challenging behaviors before they begin. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in child development, trauma-informed care, and social-emotional learning, Angela introduces the Pyramid Model, an evidence-based framework that helps adults build strong relationships, teach emotional skills, and create supportive environments where children flourish. Together, Anne and Angela discuss: What the Pyramid Model is and why Tier 1 is the foundation for healthy child development. The Big 5 Preventive Practices every parent and educator should know. The one practice Angela recommends implementing immediately—and why it has such a profound impact. Why challenging behavior is often communication rather than defiance. How strong relationships and proactive strategies reduce power struggles and emotional outbursts. Practical ways to create emotionally safe environments that encourage cooperation, resilience, and lifelong well-being. Whether you're parenting a toddler, raising school-aged children, or working with young learners, this conversation offers practical tools to help you respond with confidence while strengthening your connection with the children in your care. About Our Guest Angela Hines, M.Ed., M.S. Ed. is a dedicated educator, behavioral health leader, and advocate for young children with more than 20 years of experience serving children, families, and educators. As a Statewide Behavioral Health Specialist with Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral, Angela provides leadership in implementing evidence-based practices, coaching systems, and behavioral health supports that help early childhood professionals create inclusive and nurturing learning environments. Her expertise includes: The Pyramid Model Practice-Based Coaching Trauma-Informed Care Social-Emotional Development Systems-Level Program Improvement Angela is passionate about helping adults understand that every interaction with a child is an opportunity to strengthen relationships, support healthy brain development, and change a child's future. Connect with Angela Hines 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelahines Connect with Anne Alvares 🌐 Website: https://www.annealvares.com 📘 Book: Heal Your Childhood: Reclaiming Your Worth, Voice, and Future 🎙️ Subscribe to the Masterful Parenting Podcast for weekly conversations that help parents heal, connect, and confidently break generational cycles. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another parent or educator who is passionate about raising emotionally healthy children.