Episodes
Dec. 10, 2025
51. What Happens When Parents Bring Big Emotions to School
Have you ever wondered how to respond when a parent walks into your office already angry, defensive, or full of ego? In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck shift the focus from student beh...
Dec. 3, 2025
50. Decoding How Cell Phones Shape Student Behavior
In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck tackle one of the most triggering topics in schools today: student cell phones. Starting with the question “ How do cell phones influence student be...
Nov. 26, 2025
49. Why Students ‘Explode’ Over the Smallest Requests
Have you ever given a simple direction and watched a student suddenly shut down, explode, or spiral into a full meltdown? In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck dig into one of the most ur...
Nov. 18, 2025
48. Understanding Student Stress Responses by Decoding Fight, Flight, and Freeze
In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh Stamper welcomes back Charlie Peck for a deep dive into the fight, flight, and freeze responses often witnessed in classrooms. Together, they break down why these insti...
Nov. 12, 2025
The Connection Between Executive Functioning and Student Behavior with Mitch Weathers
What if the key to unlocking student success isn’t more motivation—but better systems? In this inspiring episode of The Language of Behavior , Joshua Stamper sits down with educator, author, and Organized Binder founder Mitch...
Nov. 4, 2025
47. How Small Moments Reveal Big Stress in Schools
Sometimes it’s not the crisis itself that breaks us—it’s the little moments afterward. The forgotten email. The sharp tone. The student who suddenly shuts down. In this heartfelt November episode of The Language of Behavior ,...
Oct. 28, 2025
46. The Ripple Effect of Emotional Contagions
Are our emotions contagious to other people? In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck explore the unseen force that shapes every classroom and staff meeting: emotional contagion . The tone ...
Oct. 21, 2025
Special Episode: Thriving Under Pressure
In this special crossover episode, Josh Stamper welcomes listeners to the Language of Behavior Podcast—and introduces the launch of Charlie Peck’s bold new show, “Thriving Under Pressure.” As the very first guest, Josh flips ...
Oct. 14, 2025
When Caring Hurts How Educators Can Manage Secondary Trauma
In this deeply honest episode of The Language of Behavior , Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck dive into a powerful question from a first-year assistant principal: “How do I handle the emotional weight of supporting students in c...
Oct. 8, 2025
44. Tackling Rising Referrals with Compassion and Cohort Support
In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior Podcast, hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper dive deep into a pressing question from a school administrator: how can teachers shift their mindset when facing an increase in ...
Sept. 30, 2025
43. When Help Escalates the Problem with Student Behavior
In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper unpack a common scenario in schools: a student becomes dysregulated, an administrator is called in to help, and instead of calming the situation, th...
Sept. 23, 2025
42. Turning Conflict into Connection with Productive Conversations
In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper tackle a thoughtful listener question: How do I confront an issue with someone so it’s a productive conversation? Using brain-based research, storie...
Sept. 18, 2025
41. Charle and Joshua at the School Behavior Solutions Summit 2025!
In this inspiring conversation from the School Behavior Solutions Summit 2025 , Brad Waid sits down with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper—co-authors of the award-winning book The Language of Behavior —to explore how schools can...
Sept. 9, 2025
40. Isolation Isn’t Regulation for Student Behavior
When a student is melting down, many educators default to the same response: “Take it to the hallway.” But does this actually help? In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper unpack why isola...
Sept. 2, 2025
39. Reintegration with the Creation of a Mental Health Team
When a student returns to school after time in a mental health facility, the transition can feel like walking a tightrope for the child, their family, and the educators who want to help. In this episode of The Language of Beh...
Aug. 26, 2025
38. Why Student Behaviors Spike After the First Few Weeks of School
In this episode of The Language of Behavior , co-hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper tackle a timely listener question: “Now that we’ve been in school for a few weeks, I’m starting to see new behaviors. What may be the cause...
Aug. 19, 2025
Brag Tags, Herd Mentality, and the Power of Connection with Kim Gameroz
What does it really take to create a school community where both teachers and students thrive? In this energizing episode of The Language of Behavior , co-hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper sit down with educator, author, a...
Aug. 12, 2025
37. Why Punishment Alone Fails: Teaching Skills for Lasting Behavior Change
Fresh off inspiring events in Ohio and Colorado, co-hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper tackle one of the biggest misconceptions in education: the belief that punishment alone changes behavior. Spoiler—it doesn’t. This episo...
Aug. 7, 2025
36. Stronger Together: Building Parent-Teacher Partnerships for Neurodivergent Students
Fresh off the VIBE EDU conference in California, Josh and Charle reunite to answer a powerful audience question: Should parents of neurodivergent students reach out to teachers at the start of the school year—and how can they...
July 29, 2025
35. Push in Power: Effective Behavior Solutions from the 2025 MTSS Conference
In this special episode of The Language of Behavior , hosts Josh and Charlie reunite after an inspiring trip to the 2025 MTSS conference in California. They share personal reflections on connecting with passionate educators a...
July 22, 2025
Conversations That Empower Confidence in Every Student
What if the most powerful academic tool isn’t a textbook—but a relationship? In this episode, Charle and Joshua respond to Velma Knowles’ heartfelt question: “How do you empower students to believe that they can achieve their...
July 15, 2025
33. The role of Suspensions While Keeping Accountability in Sight
When students misbehave, emotions run high—for teachers, administrators, and the students themselves. In this episode, Charle and Joshua dive into the complex, often misunderstood world of school suspensions. What role do In-...
July 8, 2025
32. Rewriting the Impact of Behavior on Student Learning
Not all behavior supports are created equal—and some do more harm than good. In this episode, Charle and Joshua dive into the listener question: “What behavior supports most influence student learning?” Using John Hattie’s re...
July 1, 2025
31. Pushing Forward Without Pushing Back
In this episode, Charle and Joshua tackle a timely question from an administrator planning for the year ahead: How do we make real progress when the pressure from the state, district, or politics seems to get in the way? With...