Uncertainty is Normal
There is a great deal of uncertainty and stress during this COVID-19 crisis. And, many of us are wondering what the new normal will be. Being an educator, I feel Read more about Uncertainty is Normal[…]
Category: Parents
Be Non-Judgemental
Bob Archer posted a challenge to be non-judgemental today. He wrote that it would be most satisfying just to accept that person who cut us off. It just is. And, Read more about Be Non-Judgemental[…]
How to Develop Mental Strength
Strati Georgopoulos posted the following suggestions which I concur with as a guidance Counsellor and as an educator and mom: – Practice self-validation. Do not rely upon others for acceptance, Read more about How to Develop Mental Strength[…]
Hope Versus Disappointment
John Maxwell’s Minute With Maxwell video speaks of the difference between finite disappointment and infinite hope. Maxwell quotes Martin Luther King’s quote, “We must crept finite disappointment but we never Read more about Hope Versus Disappointment[…]
Be An Infinite Player
Simon Sinek is one of my heroes! He speaks passionately about his topics and has a wonderful sense of humour. I loved his speech on being infinite players rather than Read more about Be An Infinite Player[…]
It’s All About Relationship
I have been teaching about how important relationships are with our students for years. This morning I received an email from Gavin McCormack who voiced the same opinion. It’s all Read more about It’s All About Relationship[…]
5 Things We Must Learn During Hard Times
Strati Georgopoulos posted the following 5 things we must learn during hard times, and I most certainly agree! 1. Self-Work works. 2. Some things (and some people) just aren’t that Read more about 5 Things We Must Learn During Hard Times[…]
4 Simple Steps to Student Retention
Gavin McCormack posted the following 4 steps to help students master skills: 1. We listen to someone tell us how it’s done. (Active Listening) 2. We watch someone demonstrate how Read more about 4 Simple Steps to Student Retention[…]
In Case No One Told You Today
Alexander Jackson posted the following beautiful message on LinkedIn, which he got from the Power of Positive Thinking: – You are beautiful – You are loved – You are needed Read more about In Case No One Told You Today[…]
The 4 Types of Learners In Every Classroom
Once again, I am impressed with Gavin McCormack’s email he sent me about the 4 types of learners in every classroom as follows: 1. The Isolated Learner They love to Read more about The 4 Types of Learners In Every Classroom[…]