Try This Instead: Supportive Language Swaps for Early Childhood Educators

by Jasmine Starr

What we say to young children matters—and how we say it can shape the way they see themselves for years to come.

In Try This Instead, Jasmine Starr—a Black social worker in- training, behavioral health tech, and advocate for culturally responsive care—offers practical, compassionate language swaps for everyday moments in early childhood education. From calming classroom meltdowns to encouraging autonomy and emotional growth, this guide helps educators shift from commands to connection, from correction to collaboration.

Grounded in lived experience and cultural insight, this little book packs a big
Supportive language isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence, patience, and power.

Whether you're a teacher, daycare provider, therapist, or just someone who cares about kids, Try This Instead is your go-to guide for building trust, equity, and empathy—one word at a time.

60 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 9, 2025

About the author

I'm an author of BDSM themed erotica, I write series shorts because they are fun. When I'm not writing or reading erotica I love to travel. I'm a married homemaker living in the Northeast and taking this existence one day at a time.