Creating Classroom Principles
We all know that students of all ages have principles, ways they want to be remembered. I’ve worked with students of all types and ages as a Guidance Counsellor. Every Read more about Creating Classroom Principles[…]
Category: Parents
The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make
Sean Covey, in The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make, has written another amazing book for teens. I’m so very impressed with his research and writing styles which are Read more about The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make[…]
Losing Joy
“A baby smiles between 50 and 70 times a day, and a toddler approximately 600 times a day, according to research. I’m sure some of us have asked ourselves where Read more about Losing Joy[…]
Definition of Not Belonging at Home
The following eighth grader replies to Brené Brown’s questions in her new book, Braving the Wilderness: One student’s definition: “Not belonging at school is really hard. But it’s nothing compared Read more about Definition of Not Belonging at Home[…]
The Four Agreements
Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of Read more about The Four Agreements[…]
Difference Between Fitting In and Belonging
Here are some definitions by eighth graders when asked the difference of fitting in and belonging, from Brené Brown’s book, Daring Greatly. Belonging is being somewhere where you want to Read more about Difference Between Fitting In and Belonging[…]
It Pays To Be Proactive
Proactive people are a different breed. Proactive people … Are not easily offended; Take responsibility for their choices; Think before they act; Bounce back when something bad happens; Always find Read more about It Pays To Be Proactive[…]
Human Connection
Brené Brown writes the following in her book (page 120), Braving the Wilderness … “How do we cultivate and grow our belief in inextricable human connections internally? The answer that Read more about Human Connection[…]
Brave Leadership
NFL coach Peter Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks, when asked about the challenges of developing an organizational culture of true belonging, he replied the following … “There’s no question that Read more about Brave Leadership[…]
Being “On Purpose”
Please note the attached video interview between Oprah and Caroline Myss from Super Soul Sundays about, “How to you know you’ve found your purpose in life?” I found this interview Read more about Being “On Purpose”[…]