The growing frequency, duration, and intensity of children's challenging behaviors makes general and special education teachers' professional lives hazardous to their health. The focus of this article is on helping teachers leave the classroom each day with a feeling of accomplishment and a belief that they have made a difference in the lives of the children they teach. Using the acronym, I ACCEPT ME, nine strategies are suggested to help teachers accept themselves regarding their competence in teaching children who exhibit behavioral and emotional challenges.