Teaching Kids to Get Better at Getting Along
Teaching kids to get along together You’ve got two kids who disagree and fight constantly… Yet they seem attracted to […]
Improve Communication Skills and Resolve Conflicts with Kids
He’s making fun of me. She said she wasn’t my friend any more. She invited everyone to be in her
The Power of Storytelling in Elementary Counseling: Helping Kids Learn Life Skills That Stick
Why Young Children Learn Best Through Stories Elementary school counselors are always looking for effective, developmentally appropriate ways to teach
Change Happens: Teaching Elementary Students How to Adapt With Confidence
Change is a natural and unavoidable part of life—and for elementary students, change happens more often than adults realize. New
Teaching Integrity in Elementary School: How Reflective Questions Build Critical Thinking and Strong Character
Integrity is one of the most important — and most teachable — social-emotional skills in elementary school. For young students,
Debunking the Biggest Myths About Self-Confidence (What Kids Really Need to Know)
Self-confidence is often talked about as if it’s something students either have or don’t have. In reality, self-confidence is a
Growing Hopeful Minds: How to Teach Optimism and Resilience
Optimism is a powerful life skill that helps children face challenges with confidence and persistence. For elementary school counselors, teaching
From “I Can’t” to “I’ll Try Again”: Growing Perseverance and Resilience
Perseverance is the engine that drives resilience. When elementary students learn to keep going when something is hard, confusing, or
Anger Has a Message: Learning to Listen
Why is it that some kids just seem angry all the time? And what is the best way to handle
Anger: Let It Go or Problem Solve?
In a previous post, I discussed anger and how it interacts with the brain. If kids are not tuned in