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Category Archives: Fun
Trusting the Path of Kharakter
Seventheen-month-old Zoe begins her life as an artist. Zoe’s mother gave her a box of colored chalk, and took her into the back yard. Talking all the while, her mother showed her how to make an apple on one of … Continue reading
Posted in Brain Development, Challenge, Character, Children, Creativity, Education, Fun, Genius, parenting, Play, Relationships, Self-Actualization
Tagged building character, character, child-rearing, Genius, kids, Parenting
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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
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Being Right & Being Wrong: Two Sides of the Stupid Coin
You can either be right, or be in a relationship; not both. —Katherine Schulz (Being Wrong, 2010) FIfth-grade teacher Beverly Button, was famous for being “strong on discipline.” The culture of the school put a high priority on “discipline,” and so … Continue reading
Posted in Anger, Anxiety, Authority, Brain Development, Challenge, Children, Conflict and Issues, Creativity, Culture, decision-making, Discipline, Empathy, Empowerment, Enthusiasm, Forgiveness, Fun, Genius, Inspiration, Joy, Learning, Play, Relationships, Self-Actualization, Teaching
Tagged decision making, Discipline, education, Genius, kids, Learning, Parenting, school reform, teaching
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Relationship problem? Tried Everything? What to Do?
If you don’t like the weather in New England, just wait a minute. –Mark Twain When your relationship is less than wonderful, and you have run through your usual repertoire, here’s the plan: 1. Don’t react; Act. 2) Listen actively. … Continue reading
Posted in Brain Development, Children, Collaboration, Conflict and Issues, Creativity, Education, Fun, Genius, parenting, Relationships, SEL, Self-Actualization
Tagged child-rearing, conflict, Emotional control, kids, parenting skills, teaching
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Loneliness
Young people are among the loneliest of all Americans. Schools that teach kids how to deal with feelings of isolation could help put a dent in the epidemic, writes Ashley Fetters in “To Prevent Loneliness, Start in the Classroom” (Atlantic, … Continue reading
Posted in Brain Development, Challenge, Character, Children, Collaborate. Create. Contribute., Collaboration, Creativity, Culture, Education, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Fun, Genius, Leadership, Learning, parenting, Play, Relationships, School Culture, School Reform, Self-Actualization, Social Responsibility, Teaching
Tagged building character, child-rearing, education, Emotional control, Genius, kids, Leadership, Learning community, learning social skills, Parenting, responsibility, school, school reform, social responsibility, teaching
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