468 results for '“I Just Don’t like the Sound of No'

Teaching Kids to Be Happy with Who They Are (Post)

Peruse the self-help section of any bookstore and you’ll find dozens of books about self-acceptance. Self-acceptance, or being happy with you are, is an essential component of overall happiness. In

Books... the Gifts that Keep on Giving (Post)

Books are a gift. Opening a new book and allowing yourself to be absorbed into its pages can take you to worlds you never imagined. Different places and times. Magical, far-off destinations. Trea

Uniquely Wired: A Book About Autism and Its Gifts (Post)

What if you came across a picture book that captures autism in a way children can truly understand? A story that breaks down common behaviors on the spectrum using kid‑friendly, accessible language? O

Reigniting the Passion for Teaching (Post)

After a long and grueling school year, many teachers enter the summer feeling as if they have poured every bit of their soul into their students, only to enter their summer vacation feeling defeated a

Choosing Kindness: Part 2 - Teaching Kids to Choose Kindness (Post)

Earlier this month, I discussed how one of my son’s middle-school teachers focused on his kindness towards others as the highlight of our parent-teacher conference, and how it inspired me to look

Revving Up for a Positive Start to the School Year (Post)

Preparing for a recent vacation, I had a complete checklist.Outfits for all weather? Check. Toiletries? Check. Shoes for different activities? Check. Cash and cards? Check. I was covered. Nothing was

Powering Off (Post)

Six tips for helping to reduce excessive technology use. What do you do to excess that you’d like to limit? Eat? Use your cell phone? Watch Real Housewives? I’m guilty of all of the abov

​Facilitating an Equitable Perspective in Young People (Post)

"It’s not fair!” If you work with children, you probably hear this statement on a daily basis. Young people seem to have an innate sense of what constitutes fairness and can react strongly

Relaxation Strategies for Kids: Building Confidence, Focus, and Emotional Balance (Post)

Stress is a normal part of growing up, but for many children it can feel overwhelming — especially during busy school seasons, social challenges, or moments of frustration at home. Teaching kids how t

How to Raise a Confident Child (Post)

As a mom, I wanted to instill confidence in my three children, but I always feared that if they became overly confident, they would struggle. Confidence is an attribute that will serve a child

Winning…If It Isn’t So Important, Why Does it Feel So Good? (Post)

This summer my family enjoyed watching the Women’s World Cup. As the games went on, more and more questions came from my son. One stood out. “Dad, what’s a yellow card?” I was able to explain to

Setting Expectations that Kids Will Actually Follow (Usually!) (Post)

Children of all ages thrive when given clear, structured expectations. These expectations help to create a predictable and consistent environment that feels safe. When children feel safe, they’re more