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Category Archives: parenting
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
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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
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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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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
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Another Problem with Most SEL
Another problem with SEL(“Social-Emotional-Learning”) programs is that they treat children as if they are social-emotional novices. Please follow and like us:
Posted in Collaborate. Create. Contribute., Collaboration, Conflict and Issues, Education, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Genius, parenting, Relationships, School Culture, School Reform, SEL, Self-Actualization
Tagged building character, conflict, decision making, education, Emotional control, Genius, Learning community, learning social skills, Parenting, responsibility, school reform, SEL, social responsibility, teaching responsibility
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