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

Using Relaxation Strategies: A Skill That Supports 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 kid ...

5 Ways School Counselors, Teachers, and Caregivers Can Help Calm Students’ Anxieties (Post)

Most of us can remember feeling dread in the moments before taking a test, and the fears, self-doubts, and what ifs that flourish in those moments: What if I get stuck on a question? What if I don&r ...

Different Boats - Same Storm (Post)

Lately I’ve heard the phrase, “We’re all in the same boat.” In some ways it seems to be true. We are all going through experiences due to the coronavirus. We are connected. Th ...

Encouraging Family Literacy: 6 Suggestions for Growing Your Child’s Interest in Reading (Post)

What is literacy? The National Literacy Trust defines literacy as “the ability to read, write, speak, and listen in a way that lets us communicate effectively and make sense of the world.” ...

Time for School! (Post)

Summertime is exciting! Family vacations, big sleepovers, and days at the pool. But, if you’re anything like me, summertime flies by too fast. Before you know it, the first day of school is right a ...

Today’s School Counselors: Not the Guidance Counselors of Yesterday (Post)

When you think of school counselors, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you’re anything like me, what comes to mind is getting your classes scheduled and receiving pamphlets about c ...

Interactions Have Equal and Appropriate Reactions (Post)

Just like actions have equal and opposite reactions, social interactions have equal and appropriate reactions. When someone offers a greeting, such as “hello,” the expected response is a ...

5 Social Skills Every Teacher Can (and Should) Teach (Post)

Visit any school in the country and it would be unusual to not see this posted somewhere in the building. These words are a reminder of the effects teachers have – effects they may never have the ...

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 ente ...

Four Considerations for When to Seek Services for Your Child (Post)

We’ve all heard or been a part of conversations like this, which is why it can be hard as a parent to know when the right time is to start helping or have an evaluation for your child. While ...

H…E…L…P! Find out what it means to me! (Post)

H-E-L-P. Four simple letters, yet one of the most difficult words in the English language to say.  From a young age, children are told to “shake it off”, “let it go”, or “get over it”, ...

Helping Kids Navigate Tough Social Situations (Post)

Certain social situations can be tricky. Working collaboratively with people who don't share the same opinion as you, telling the truth in a kind way, calming down in the face of frustration, and mee ...