In today’s fast-paced, technologically driven world, children face unique challenges that previous generations did not encounter. As educators and parents, it’s crucial to equip our young learners with the tools they need to navigate these complexities. One of the most effective ways to do this is by explicitly teaching social-emotional…
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CHANGE: The Only Constant in Life
Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher circa 500 BC, nailed it. Change is the only constant in life. Roughly 2300 years later, Benjamin Franklin expanded the famous quote by saying, “Change is the only constant in life. One’s ability to adapt to those changes will determine your success in life.” Change, in…
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAPPINESS & SUCCESS
Does being successful make a person happy, or does being happy make a person successful? The answer is BOTH. However, if you are asked to choose which is most true, you might be surprised. Many people think being successful is the key to happiness, but in reality, the opposite is…
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LET’S COPE!–Part 2 of STRESS HAPPENS.
[Part 1 of STRESS HAPPENS can be found here.] Some people have a lot of stress and handle it well. Some people have a lot of stress and handle it poorly. Some people have a little bit of stress and handle it well. Some people have a little bit of…
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I’M POSSIBLE! The Power of a Positive Attitude When Learning
Audrey Hepburn had many great quotes, but none more profound than this one: “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says “I’m possible.” When learning difficult tasks, students can be encouraged to change “impossible” into “I’m possible” by having a positive attitude and reaping the learning benefits that come from this…