Allie Kohn posted an article on LinkedIn about how research shows that homework has not ever been beneficial in the elementary school. In fact, there isn’t even a positive correlation between, on the one hand, having younger children do some homework (vs. None) or more (vs. Less), and, on the other hand, any measure of Read more about Homework Is Not Beneficial[…]
Lolly Daskal posted the following for how to be a leader with “HEART.” H – Humility E – Excellence A – Authentic R – Reliable T – Trust There is such a difference between a leader who wants to be a “boss” and a leader who leads with HEART. I believe most of us have Read more about How To Be A Leader Who Leads With Heart[…]
J. C. Maxwell, in a Minute With Maxwell’s video on YouTube spoke about how important it is to be a River in other people’s lives. He says that a river is where the water flows. It has boundaries and banks and by the way, those boundaries and banks allow that water to go where its Read more about Be A River In People’s Lives[…]
Steve Wohlenhaus posted an article on LinkedIn about what mentally strong people avoid. He said, “We all get tested. Challenging friendships, terrible jobs, failing health and difficult relationships. Mentally strong people finesse through these obstacles with grit and determination.” Mentally tough people don’t see barriers, they see possibilities. Ironically, mental toughness is something you can Read more about To Be Mentally Strong Avoid These 12 Things[…]
Today we are in a town called Leesberg near Orlando. We are saddened by the loss of our dear sister, Jackie. It was an amazing day of reminiscing and loving, hugging and reuniting with friends and family! Unfortunately, sometimes it takes a loss to bring family together! Our sister Jackie was an amazingly loving, humble Read more about Losing a Loved One[…]
Emotional Intelligence needs to be genuine. Steve Wohlenhaus posted an article on LinkedIn on the qualities unique to genuine people. He stated the following: 1. Being genuine isn’t trying to make people like you. Genuine people are comfortable with the idea they can’t please everyone. They are willing to make unpopular decisions and do the Read more about 8 Beautiful Qualities Unique to Genuine People[…]
As everyone knows, I believe in Mindfulness. Be mindful of today, this moment. So many of us dwell on the yesterdays of our lives. I am especially aware of this today because my sister-in-law passed away yesterday. She was truly a Mother Theresa. And, I loved her so very much! However, I realize that each Read more about Yesterday Ended Last Night[…]
In one of his posts on LinkedIn, Gavin McCormack stated that, “By allowing your child to pack and carry their own bag to school, you are teaching them about responsibility, independence and self-regulation.” Giving our children responsibilities such as packing their bags helps them learn to prioritize what they do or don’t need to bring Read more about Give Your Child Responsibilities[…]
J. C. Maxwell has a video on ‘Minute with Maxwell’ that challenges us to take risks. I have always been a risk taker and sometimes it has given me success and sometimes it has given me challenges. However, Maxwell says you have to go out on a limb to get what you want in life. Read more about Take Risks[…]
This morning I watched Maya Angelou speak about “Love Liberates” on You-Tube. She said at 17 years of age, after she had a son, she told her mother she was leaving home. Her mother just said, “Do right. And remember you can always come home.” Angelou said her mother liberated her to life. That is Read more about Love Liberates[…]