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Practical advice and inspiration for teaching social-emotional skills in the classroom and at home. Empowering students to build grit, resolve conflicts, and thrive.
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 ...
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Anger Has a Message: Learning to Listen
Why is it that some kids just seem angry all the time? And what is ...
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Anger: Let It Go or Problem Solve?
In a previous post, I discussed anger and how it interacts with the brain. If ...
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Teaching Integrity: A Key to Building Resilience and Strong Character
Integrity is more than telling the truth. Integrity is doing the right thing—especially when no ...
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Box Breathing for Kids: A Stress-Relief Strategy Every Elementary School Counselor Should Use
Box breathing—also known as square breathing—is a simple, structured deep breathing technique designed to calm ...
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Self-Control & Resilience: Strategies Every Elementary School Counselor Should Use
Self-control is the ability to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to make choices ...
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How Empathy Builds Resilience: Practical Strategies for Elementary School Counselors
Empathy is the ability to understand, connect with, and respond to the feelings of others. ...
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Boosting Self-Confidence in Children: School Counselor Strategies That Strengthen Resilience
Self-confidence is a cornerstone of emotional well-being, academic success, and lifelong resilience. For elementary school ...
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How to Help Students Set Goals They’ll Actually Want to Achieve
Helping kids learn to set goals can be a skill that serves them well in ...
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