346 results for 'my day is ruined'

Calling All Members of The Tortured Poets Department: The Rise of Mental Health Concerns in Young People (Part 1) (Post)

The topic of Taylor Swift’s artistic merit seems to be as divisive as the great cilantro debate (a flavor to be savored, or a soapy abomination to the herb world?), yet critics and fans alike have

Accentuate the Positive: Using Praise to Change Children's Negative Behavior (Post)

​​The following ​is a Q&A with Boys Town Behavioral expert, Dr. Patricia Gisbert, on some of the most common questions parents have about using praise with their younger children. Q: What is Praise? A

Magical Mindset at the Most Magical Time of the Year (Post)

For many families, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year - a magical season filled with bright lights, fun music, and lots of sweet treats. As wonderful as the holiday season is, it can

Goodbye Summer, Hello Stress? Not So Fast (Post)

This isn’t just another back-to-school blog. Well, maybe it is. But only sorta. Here’s why… Back-to-school season is often a mixed bag of emotions for our kiddos, regardless of their age.  Some will b

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

Instilling Perseverance and Grit In Teens (Post)

Along the side of my parents' house in Arizona, oranges and lemons grow on the trees year-round. These trees produce large, juicy, edible fruit but, as good as they are to eat, I have come to believe

8 Ways Kids Can Manage Their Time to Prioritize Self-Care (Post)

We've all had those evenings where there just doesn't seem to be enough time to do everything we'd like to get done. Many kids rush from school straight to extracurricular activities, and dinner becom

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’t

Peer Mediation Programs: Good for Students, Good for Schools (Post)

There’s something magical about giving power to students to resolve peer conflicts. No longer is it an adult who is steering the conversation, giving consequences, and perhaps even making judgements o

The Infinity Gauntlet: Rules for Reading (Post)

This article was originally published on sociabilitybooks.com, written by Lou Knows What to Do Authors, Kimberly Tice and Venita Litvack. Like the rest of the world, we are obsessed with the

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

Making Friends Is an Art! (Post)

Have you ever asked yourself, “How many friends do I have?” Of course, there are many different levels of friendship. You have your “Bestie Super Close” friends that are a part of your soul,