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

Navigating Middle School Friendships (Part 1) (Post)

The middle school years are arguably the most challenging time for children, mainly due to friendship struggles. Friendships can change from day to day, sometimes even from hour to hour. This can be s

6 Books to Help Kids Navigate Friendship Fallouts (Post)

Friendship can be tough. These books help kids handle it. Written by school counselors and packed with vibrant illustrations, this collection inspires students, supports social‑emotional learning, a

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

KEEPERS: Seven Tips for Strengthening Relationships with Students (Post)

When it comes to any type of counseling, the strength of the therapeutic relationship is the number one factor that contributes to positive counseling outcomes. Without establishing rapport and a soli

6 Ways to Decrease Tattling in the Home or in the Classroom (Post)

As a school counselor, I often share with parents one of my favorite quotes by Catherine M. Wallace: “Listen earnestly to anything your children want to tell you, no matter what. If you don’t listen

10 Ways to Find Motivation Throughout the School Year (Post)

About 10 years ago, I signed up to run the Disney Marathon. I had run shorter races - 5ks, 10ks, even half marathons, but I had never fathomed the full 26.2 mile race until I experienced how amaz

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

The Treasures You Seek (Post)

The week before Christmas, my husband and I filled up our travel mugs with coffee and ventured forth into the dark of night. The classic holiday tunes on the radio, with a little help from our car’s h

When the Parent Becomes the Therapist (Post)

The world-wide pandemic changed many things in our lives. One of those big changes was school closures which thrust parents into a new role as educator and therapist. This may seem scary and you

5 Signs A Child Might Be Dealing With Sadness (Post)

Teachers / Counselors, Have you ever asked a child how his or her day was and heard the standard response of “good,” but deep down it seems like something is just a little bit off? In my exper

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

Beat Procrastination: 5 Tips for Teaching Kids to Complete Tasks Well and On Time (Post)

Procrastination. I have a love-hate relationship with this concept. For example, sometimes, when I just can’t get my creativity flowing, procrastinating creates this urgency that seems to stimulate