Creating Classroom Principles
We all know that students of all ages have principles, ways they want to be remembered. I’ve worked with students of all types and ages as a Guidance Counsellor. Every Read more about Creating Classroom Principles[…]
Author: Ruth Hargrave
The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make
Sean Covey, in The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make, has written another amazing book for teens. I’m so very impressed with his research and writing styles which are Read more about The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make[…]
Losing Joy
“A baby smiles between 50 and 70 times a day, and a toddler approximately 600 times a day, according to research. I’m sure some of us have asked ourselves where Read more about Losing Joy[…]
Meditation – Lorraine Murray
(Newsweek edition: June, 30, 2018) Why is meditation a beneficial practice for children? Young minders are still in development but are hampered by the increasing levels of stress as a Read more about Meditation – Lorraine Murray[…]
Simply Being Present – Plum Village Program
Our basic practice is to be present to ourselves and to those around us. Mindfulness helps us recognize what is happening inside and outside. We can intuit and feel the Read more about Simply Being Present – Plum Village Program[…]
Paradigms of Life
Paradigms of life are about what we believe of the world in general. Ask yourself, “What is the driving force of my life?” “What do I spend my time thinking Read more about Paradigms of Life[…]
Roadblocks to Celebrating Differences
Although there are many, three of the largest roadblocks to synergy are ignorance, cliques, and prejudice. Here they are … Ignorance – means you’re clueless. You don’t know what other Read more about Roadblocks to Celebrating Differences[…]
Differences
“We are as different from one another on the inside of our heads as we appear to be different from one another on the outside of our heads.” – By Read more about Differences[…]
Effects of Praise vs. Feedback
Check out this video on the Effects of Praise vs. Feedback: The Difference Between Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset. This research by Carol Dweck is just priceless.
How to Achieve Mindfulness
Make time. Set aside a small block of time every day that you can commit to a mindfulness practice. Find your place. Make sure you have access to a quiet Read more about How to Achieve Mindfulness[…]