Ryan Marcus

CALM

CALM Is Contagious:

How Staff Presence Shapes Every Child’s Experience

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Ryan Marcus
Dec 03, 2025
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Before a child responds to expectations, they respond to the adult leading the room. Our presence sets the tone, shapes the environment, and influences every moment that follows.

“CALM presence is the most powerful intervention we have.”

People often talk about classroom management, youth behavior, or trauma-informed care by focusing on techniques — rules…

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