Healthy Friendships: Boundaries Every Child Should Know
Children sometimes think being a good friend means always saying yes, always playing together, or never disagreeing. Healthy friendships don’t
Friendship & Social Skills
Cooperation, teamwork, empathy, listening, bully prevention
How to Make Friends: 3 Simple Skills Every Child Needs
For some children, making friends seems easy. For others, walking up to another child and saying “Can I play?” can
The Friendship Formula: 7 Qualities of a Great Friend
Every child wants to have friends, but children aren’t automatically born knowing how to be a good friend. Friendship is
The Science of Encouragement: What Elementary School Counselors Need to Know About Positive and Negative Comments
Elementary school counselors play a critical role in shaping school climate, supporting student growth, and helping children develop the social-emotional
School Counselor Conference Success: Tips for Learning, Networking, and Growth
Every year, I attend several conferences as a speaker, vendor or participant, so I’ve seen conferences from many different perspectives.
One Counselor, Many Hats: Navigating Solo Counseling in Elementary Schools
It’s tough being the only counselor in a school. There can be lots of issues. It’s hard to take a
3 Mistakes Even the Best School Counselors Make
Being an elementary school counselor is one of the most rewarding—and demanding—roles in education. You’re the emotional anchor of the
Together We Shine: Teaching Cooperation in Elementary Schools
Most parents and teachers would agree that cooperation is a critical skill for life success that requires communication, empathy and
A Surprising and Simple Way to Treat Anxiety and Depression
Mental health issues and especially depression and anxiety are at an all time high among young people. One of the
Seven Secrets to Teach Kids How to Cooperate
Cooperation is a critical social skill Most parents and teachers would agree that cooperation is a critical skill for life