What Does It Mean To Be A Canadian?
As we begin our Canada Day Weekend, I am wistful and grateful for being a Canadian. We have a lot to be grateful for. Some of my thoughts are as Read more about What Does It Mean To Be A Canadian?[…]
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7 Life-Changing Reasons to Pay it Forward
1. You severely decrease your ego. It’s not about you and is a simple act of giving.You get to bring joy to someone else without getting anything in return other Read more about 7 Life-Changing Reasons to Pay it Forward[…]
5 Simple Ways to Develop Emotional Well-being in Children
David McCormack posted an article on how to develop emotional intelligence in children and the methods are ridiculously simple. 1. Listen (actively). Children need a voice and they need to Read more about 5 Simple Ways to Develop Emotional Well-being in Children[…]
Is It Effective to Reward?
“Rewards have effects that interfere with performance in ways that we are only beginning to understand.” Janet Spense, 1971 Carol Dweck shared the following thoughts and research on rewards and Read more about Is It Effective to Reward?[…]
The Art of Mindful Self-Talk
Jyoti Gupta posted the following on LinkedIn: No tree tries to become a certain kind of tree. No flower tries to become a certain kind of flower. The tree and Read more about The Art of Mindful Self-Talk[…]
Mental Well-Being of Our Students
Gavin McCormack posted the following steps to change our focus toward mental well-being of our students: 1. Actively listen before offering advice. 2. Be patient with children, walk at their Read more about Mental Well-Being of Our Students[…]
Money Doesn’t Make Us Rich
I love the following story which was posted on LinkedIn about what true riches are. “It’s the age old saying that money doesn’t make us rich but it’s love, friendship, Read more about Money Doesn’t Make Us Rich[…]
Confusion is a Teachable Moment
Dan Rockwell posted the following article about “Confusion” and “Knowledge.” Head-knowledge creates the illusion of perceived knowledge. In other words, being told how to do something makes you feel you Read more about Confusion is a Teachable Moment[…]
5 Reasons Exercise Is A Must For Our Brains
Terry Small posted the following on the importance of exercise for our brain: 1. Increase functional activity in our temporal lobe which is responsible for storing sensors memories. 2. Encourage Read more about 5 Reasons Exercise Is A Must For Our Brains[…]
10 Things That Are Helpful When Dealing With Misbehavior
1. Breathe 2. Empathize 3. Forgive 4. Connect With Them 5. Understand Their Story 6. Communicate 7. Be Patient, It’s a Process 8. Suggest Alternatives 9. Seek Advice 10. Listen, Read more about 10 Things That Are Helpful When Dealing With Misbehavior[…]