Ever wish you had an easy way to reassure your kids (and yourselves) when emotions are strong? Well you might have just found one. Havening® is an enjoyable, simple and effective hands-on self-regulation technique that is perfect for kids and …

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Special thanks to Emily Behr, founder of Growga and board of advisors member for Take2Minutes.org, a nonprofit providing mindfulness activities to students and young adults for free. She sent over a wonderful guided meditation that’s beautiful and appropriate for kids …

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As a teacher, you play a crucial role in helping students understand themselves and others. DiSC DiSCO™ offers a refreshing and affirming way to explore personality without the risks of oversimplified labeling. Rooted in Social Categorization Theory (SCT) and Social …

Teachers’ Guide to DiSC Disco™: Supporting Students in Embracing Their Inner Team Read more »

You've got to be KITTEN me.

For a lot of us, the words “Let’s celebrate!” automagically conjure up thoughts of junk food, alcohol, and other unhealthy things. I asked my social network: “What’s a healthy celebration? What can we teach our kids (and our big kid …

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