Communicating is not always easy-going, says Mr. Obvious! I don’t know about you, but I like to learn simple communication tools that are profoundly impactful and easy to implement and maintain. To my absolute delight, I came across a book years ago written by Gary...
As you know, today stress and anxiety levels amongst students, parents, and their teachers are at an all time high. High stress levels have been linked to poor academic results in children, an increase in behavioural issues, as well as parent overwhelm. If there...
Given the state of the world, you might be wondering, “Can empathy be taught?” Right now, we’re living in a very polarized society; we’re isolated, and shared tables are literally off-limits right now. No matter where you are or what age you are, we think that empathy...
A few years back on January 1, I decided to embark on an ambitious and challenging adventure inspired by John Kralik’s “A Simple Act of Gratitude.” I chose to live with an attitude of gratitude. For every day of that year, I wrote a hand-written thank you note to...
Everyone knows the Golden Rule – do unto others as you would have done to you. But how many people actually intentionally practice that on any given day? How many people go out of their way to perform acts of kindness for someone else? So often we’re caught up in what...
Lifting Others Up We are all making choices all the time. When we think of making decisions, the big ones come to mind like what kind of job to pursue or whether to start a family. Most of the time we don’t even realize how many choices we make in any given day. If we...
Say Cheese! What comes to mind when you hear “smile?” Is it a childhood memory of your grandmother trying to wrangle your family together for a picture at the family reunion? Is it the photographer trying to encourage you and your siblings to stop fighting long enough...
The Power of Words We have often heard the adage “the pen is mightier than the sword.” Why has this phrase stood the test of time? Because it captures a vital truth: words have meaning and power. They can be harmful or helpful. As parents modeling good practices for...
Homeschooling or Doing School from Home: What’s the Difference? This past year has been unlike any other. The ways we work, play, and learn have been profoundly impacted. There will be lasting changes in how we view all aspects of life, not the least of which is how...