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02/21/2018

Purpose in High school - 7 specific ways from Patrick Cook-Deegan

Many students go through high school bored and unengaged. Patrick Cook-Deegan explains what a purpose-driven curriculum would look like.

02/14/2018

How do we teach teens to be compassionate to themselves?

"For teens, self-compassion appears to have a protective effect against trauma, peer victimization, depression and self-harm, and low self-esteem. Contrary to what some believe, studies suggest that self-compassionate people have greater motivation to improve, not less: They don’t let themselves off the hook for bad behavior but confront their shortcomings head-on. Self-compassionate people don’t get mired in selfishness or self-pity, but actually have greater compassion toward others."

Self-compassion may be key to supporting teen mental health. Dr. Karen Bluth shares lessons from her mindful self-compassion program.

02/09/2018

Schools teaching empathy? How one school is helping kids cope with distress after the election.

The story of a group of sixth graders learning to bridge political divides after the U.S. election.

02/07/2018

Let's talk about race. But, how?

Indeed, these are inherently difficult, complex discussions, but schools with social and emotional learning (SEL) programs might have an advantage in tackling them.

Students are talking about race and racism. Social-emotional skills can help keep those discussions civil and empathic.

02/01/2018

Checklist: Signs Your Child Needs End-of-Year Tutoring

Springtime can mean long papers, big projects and final exams. If you think she may need help as the pressure mounts, you might want to consider getting her a tutor.

A content tutor can work with her on a specific subject. An organizational coach can help her with time management and other study skills. And an educational therapist can work on problems that may affect many of her classes. Use this checklist to help you figure out whether your child needs a tutor and what type might be best.

How to figure out whether your child may need a tutor for the end-of-year crunch—and what kind of tutor would be best.

01/31/2018

Did you know? Mistakes in school (and life) can help us to learn. Perfectionists especially!

If students can see the beauty in spilled milk, research suggests they’ll learn better.

01/24/2018

Setting your kids up for success: The importance of hope.

New research on hope suggests that believing that you "can" is critical to success.

01/16/2018

"One-on-one tutoring does more than teach kids, the researchers say. It calms the fear circuitry in the brain."

1 Tutor + 1 Student = Better Math Scores, Less Fear - NPR

Math anxiety is much like other fears, say scientists who scanned the brains of third-graders. One-on-one tutoring soothed the fear circuit in anxious kids' brains and improved performance, too.

01/12/2018

The Importance of Growth mindset vs Fixed mindset in students

“Believing in the human capacity to change is linked to less depression, better health, and greater achievement.”
―Amy L. Eva

Parents and educators can teach kids to change their fixed mindsets and see more potential in themselves and other people.

01/09/2018

How Different Types of Tutoring Can Help Kids With Learning and Attention Issues

There are many different types of tutoring, including some you may not have heard of. Check out this chart to help you decide which might work best for your child.

What type of tutoring is right for your child with learning and attention issues? This chart compares different types to help you figure out your best option.

12/19/2017

Stumped on how to celebrate NYE and still have it be kid-friendly? Here’s some ideas from LIfeAsMama!

My parents threw the BEST New Year parties. I still remember the millennium celebration like it was yesterday. Although they had all their friends there, I remember it was still awesome for us kids. We were allowed to stay stay up late and indulge in all of our favorite treats. There were games with...

12/07/2017

“Being able to run around and swing on the monkey bars helps kids better focus in the classroom— and research backs that up.”

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