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

Fear: To Face or To Flee (Post)

Most people don’t have positive associations with the word fear. This is completely understandable. Feeling scared to your core isn’t exactly a pleasant experience. While not necessarily enjoyable, th

​Back to School: 10 Restorative Care Tips (Post)

Back to school. Sometimes it’s a time of hope and excitement. Sometimes, it’s a time of anxiety and dread. “Will they like me?” “What if the work is too much?” “What if I can’t handle it all this tim

Helping Children Deal with Anxiety (Post)

If you have noticed an increased level of anxiety in your child, you are not alone. The past two years have been unlike anything we’ve experienced before. There were so many unknowns as we entered the

​You, Too, Can Fail for the Win! (Post)

Fail? For the win?Who in their right mind would ever want to fail? And how can it be considered a win? Whether we like it or not (and trust me…we don’t like it!), somewhere along the road to adultho

Coping with Stories (Post)

My husband has been working from home for the last few months. Like many families, we have had to adjust our routines to accommodate the change. For us, this means my husband retreats to his “office,”

Safety Rules for Kids Staying Home Alone (Post)

As summer progresses and schedules get busier, it might be more tempting to allow children to stay home alone. Waking the whole family for an early baseball or softball game of one family member ma

On Language and Unconditional Positive Regard (Post)

“I’m bad.” We’ve all heard it. A child has been told they’re “bad” to the point that they’ve integrated it into their sense of identity. “Bad” goes from being something a child does to who they think

​Empower Your Child: Four Key Skills Preparing for Middle School (Post)

Recently, a parent group for our local school district posted this question: “Starting the year in a new school. What can I do to get my kid ready?”What a great question! And it got us thinking, ther

​On Being a Bully Bystander (Post)

Though the world of education always remains vigilant to the negative effects of bullying on our students, the month of October brings with it a renewed focus on awareness, action, and advocacy.

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

Mindful Tools for Kids: Reducing Test Anxiety and Building Confidence (Post)

Test season can stir up a lot of emotions for kids—excitement, worry, pressure, or even fear of letting others down. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, or a school counselor, you play a powerful rol

Uphill Reading: A Book of Encouragement for Tough Days (Post)

Most children begin a new school year feeling hopeful and excited. Okay, maybe “excited” is overstating it just a bit. At least for a few. Perhaps “energized” is more accurate. There are new classroom