Please follow & like us :)
About the Author
Welcome to my blog about bringing out the best in children. Hundreds of teachers and parents have added thousands of excellent thoughts.
Please add yours.Get a copy!
The Genius in Every Child
Buy the Book! < click here >
Category Archives: Character
From Religious Toleration to Religious Profusion
Religion. If the word turns you off, bare with me for 600 more words. It’s not about whether you believe in God or not. It’s not even about what you believe. Please follow and like us:
Posted in Character, Collaboration, Conflict and Issues, Creativity, Emotions, Empowerment, Executive Function, Fun, Genius, Leadership, Play, Relationships, Self-Actualization
Tagged Authority, building character, conflict, decision making, Genius, Leadership, Learning community, self-actualization, Self-determination
1 Comment
Making Conflict Creative
We see through a glass darkly; but then face to face.—Corinthians 13:12 Many years ago, I faced the challenge of “doing something about” a noxious employee who worked in the development office. Please follow and like us:
Posted in Anger, Character, Collaboration, Conflict and Issues, Creativity, Genius, Leadership, parenting, Play, Relationships
Tagged Anger, conflict, creativity, Genius
3 Comments
How the College Scandal Could be a Game Changer
College Scandal! “I’m shocked! Shocked! There’s [bribery] going on in here.” Every year at this time, as our 18-year-olds are getting their college acceptances, there is a spate of articles about the imperfections in the college admission process in America. … Continue reading
Posted in Challenge, Character, Children, Collaborate. Create. Contribute., Collaboration, College, Conflict and Issues, Creativity, Empowerment, Genius, Happiness, Mistakes, parenting, Praise, Relationships, School Reform, Self-determination, Success, teenager
Tagged building character, child-rearing, decision making, education, Genius, Parenting, parenting skills, school, teaching responsibility
7 Comments
What are the Key Ingredients for a Child’s Success?
Five-year-old Sokha, a Cambodian orphan adopted by a white couple, came into our kindergarten. He immediately showed himself to be a happy, gregarious, curious boy. But Sokha engaged with others in ways they were not used to. Please follow and like … Continue reading
Posted in Brain Development, Challenge, Character, Children, Coaching, Conflict and Issues, Culture, Disorders, Diversity, Education, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Genius, Leadership, Learning, Learning community, Parent-Teacher Partnerships, perseverance, Relationships, Resilience, Respect, Responsibility, School Culture, School Reform, SEL, Self-Actualization, Social Responsibility, Standards, Teaching, Thoughtfulness
Tagged building character, conflict, education, Genius, Leadership, Learning community, learning social skills, parents, respect, responsibility, school reform, teaching, teaching responsibility
8 Comments
Why Many SEL Programs Fail
“Although ‘Social-Emotional-Learning may be intended to empower students, many elementary students in these programs learn to equate leadership with obedience. Please follow and like us:
Posted in Achievement, Authority, Brain Development, Calling, Challenge, Character, Children, Collaborate. Create. Contribute., Collaboration, Conflict and Issues, Creativity, Culture, decision-making, Discipline, Education, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Empathy, Empowerment, Excellence, Failure, Genius, Gifted, Happiness, Inspiration, Integrity, Leadership, Learning, Learning community, parenting, perseverance, Play, Relationships, Resilience, Respect, Responsibility, School Culture, School Reform, SEL, Self-Actualization, Self-determination, Social Responsibility, Success, Teaching
Tagged building character, character, child-rearing, conflict, decision making, education, Emotional control, Genius, kids, Leadership, Learning, Learning community, learning social skills, Parenting, responsibility, school, school reform, SEL, teaching, teaching responsibility
5 Comments
