When Everything Feels Like Too Much: Hidden Habits That Sabotage Your Teaching
Some days, no matter how much you plan or prepare, everything just goes sideways. The children are climbing the shelves, your patience is wearing thin, and nothing—nothing—seems to work. It’s frustrating. It’s exhausting. And it can leave you wondering if you’re doing something wrong.
But what if part of the struggle isn’t just the children or the environment—but some of the habits we unconsciously bring with us into the classroom? In this honest and supportive session, we’re slowing down to look at what might be getting in your way beneath the surface—things like leadership styles that don’t quite fit, old patterns from our own childhood, or subtle habits like over-explaining or trying to control every moment.
Together, we’ll explore how to shift away from overwhelm and into a calmer, more grounded way of showing up for the children—and for yourself. We’ll talk about the difference between adult-centered and child-centered leadership, how our early life experiences shape the way we respond in stressful moments, and how to gently let go of self-sabotaging habits that no longer serve you.
This session is about helping you find more ease, more clarity, and more confidence—without needing to be perfect. If you’ve ever felt stuck or wondered why things feel harder than they should, you are so not alone. Let’s talk about what’s really going on—and how to move forward with more peace and purpose in your work.
11 am EDT
5 pm CEST
Amy Williams, MA, DTR, RMT is the founder, trainer, and teacher/ family coach at Amy Williams Academy.
She says, “I have a deep respect and love for children and I believe we all want to be the best grown-ups in the lives of our children and students. I also believe that sometimes we feel like a failure and simply don’t know what to do. My life’s work is to walk alongside you to learn new techniques that support all children, practice the skills that address the struggles in your classroom and your home, and celebrate every success. My years as a dance/movement & expressive arts therapist, counselor, teacher & family coach, and educator inform and influence the work that I do with children, educators, leaders, and families.”
Lucie Brixi Tamášová is first and foremost a mother of three children (and two wonderful bonus children). For more than 17 years, she has been searching for kind, practical, and research-based answers to the everyday challenges of parenting and helping make them accessible to families around the world.
She is the founder of international projects including Childhood Potential Club, Montessori Parenting, and the Childhood Potential Conference, through which she connects parents, educators, and leading child development experts from across the globe. Through her work, she promotes a respectful and conscious approach to children while helping parents navigate everyday life with greater calm, understanding, and confidence.
Alongside her international work, Lucie also leads educational projects in Kenya and Guinea through the NGO Centrum Dialog, helping provide access to quality education for children with limited opportunities. She deeply believes that conscious support of children has the power to positively shape the future of society as a whole.