Posts Tagged ‘#educators’
6 Steps to Take Charge of Test Anxiety
Conquering Test Anxiety is Possible As the school year winds down, anxiety ramps up. There is anxiety over passing to the next grade and completing projects. But most of all there is anxiety over testing. The best way to eliminate test anxiety, is to put testing in it’s proper perspective. In an education world where…
Read MoreTen Secrets to Effective Parent Communication
Communicating Effectively with Parents As the school year begins, an important part of starting school for every counselor is establishing communication with parents. This is especially true in the younger years but even in later years, counselors have a responsibility to keep parents informed. I know you probably got into this field because you enjoy…
Read MoreTaking the Stress out of Holiday Giving
Holiday Giving and the 5 Love Languages Do you feel like your children or students have a case of the “Christmas gimmies?” Is “no” fast becoming your most frequently used word during the holiday season? Are you rushed and stressed already about shopping and hosting family events? The holiday season is here and as usual…
Read MoreThree Types of Empathy and Why They Matter Today
It’s not all about ME! Why Empathy Matters What do you envision as the foundation of your school culture? your family culture? Is it all about me and what I want? Making the best grades. Having the most friends. Winning, Scoring, Getting to the head of the line… I doubt that is what you envisioned,…
Read MoreOne Word to Create Focus
One Word and Focus Kids grow up so fast. The world changes even faster. What will your students be like in five years? Ten years? Do they have a vision for the future? Do they have an idea of the values and the principles that are their foundation? Stephen Covey wrote extensively about the importance of…
Read MoreCreating a growth mindset in kids
Kids and Growth Mindset One thing that parents and educators can agree on is that we all want the best for children. We want them to learn skills that will serve them well in the future. Developing a growth mindset is a key component. When we focus on motivation and cajole, threaten or even bribe…
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