Five steps to overcoming FOBO
Are you a victim of FOBO: Fear of a better option? Here are the signs: You never get around to taking a vacation because you can’t make a decision. There are so many choices and you don’t want to miss out on somewhere spectacular because you already committed to somewhere else. You stay in a job…
Read MoreIntention and Reflection for the Classroom
Intention and Reflection for the Classroom What was the most memorable and significant year of school for you? The first year you attended school? The year you starred in the class play? The year you won an award? The year you graduated? Research has shown that an important part of learning in any environment is reflecting on our…
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Kids and Rewards What motivates children to want to learn? Is it possible to motivate children without using rewards and treats? Could it be that using rewards is actually causing students to be unmotivated? Where does motivation come from anyway? Some Surprising Research In his book, Drive, The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us, author…
Read MoreTen Engaging Questions to Ask Your Child
Asking Questions that Make Kids Think As a school counselor, I often talked with parents who were concerned about their inability to engage their children in meaningful conversations. They’d ask, “What did you do at school today?” and get the standard response: “Nothing.” They’d learn from other parents or the teacher about significant events or…
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The One Question to Increase Productivity lOX Are you always busy and on the go? Is your calendar and time maxed out? Are you productive and effective in your work? Contrary to popular opinion, there is no correlation between how busy you are and how productive you are. In fact, the less you do… the…
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Characteristics of a Hero A school where I was doing some training had an inspirational quote on the wall in one of the classrooms. It said, “Be the hero in your own story.” I loved the message and it got me thinking… What does it look like to be a hero? And how does that…
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