Barb O’Neill, Ed.D.

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Transform Challenging Behavior Founder, Barb O'Neill, has an upbeat, down-to-earth speaking and training style that has inspired and empowered tens of thousands of early childhood professionals around the globe through her annual online conference, dozens of early childhood challenging behavior keynote talks, and countless speaking engagements.

Barb has a gentle yet effective approach that encourages teachers and other early childhood professionals to rethink “challenging behavior” and step into the role of the teacher who succeeds with children who challenge them.

Using humor, stories, and interactive exercises that engage your audience she offers practical strategies that work in real world early childhood classrooms.

By booking Barb for your upcoming conference or event, your attendees will walk away with renewed inspiration, motivation, and fresh ideas for preventing, addressing, and transforming challenging behavior.

Barb's signature keynote talk touches hearts, shifts minds, and supports teachers.

Whether you're looking for virtual or in-person, we will do our best to accompate your requested dates. Barb also accepts a limited number of in-person and virtual 1/2 day trainings for programs looking to bring in a trainer for a PD day.

NOTE: Barb’s availabilITy for speaking and training is limited so to avoid disappointment don’t delay in reaching out to us.

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The Transform Challenging Behavior Method

The Transform Challenging Behavior method is all about making simple yet powerful tweaks in plans and interactions with children. Teachers who use the approach learn to stop most challenging behaviors before they start.

The ideas shared will make an immediate impact and help teachers succeed with even the most challenging children.