A resilient child grows up to become a resilient adult; prepared for challenges, able to overcome adversity, persistent and determined to reach their goals. Most parents would agree that they hope their child is resilient enough to one day grow into a resilient adult. So, what makes a resilient child and how do our interactions … Read more
As life is starting to return to normal and Covid-19 regulations are lifted, it is easy to look back and think of the challenges that this year brought. It is a lot harder to think about the positive moments and the moments deserving of gratitude throughout the year. In fact, most people often take positive … Read more
Think about this- have you ever been stressed or in trouble and one of your first thoughts was to reach out and ask a friend for help, whether it was to share concerns, get a new perspective or just vent? There’s a reason for that, and it starts with the fact that humans are innately … Read more
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, healthcare workers have struggled with a myriad of challenges. Lack of PPE, uncertainty of the virus, fear of getting covid and bringing it home to family members, and caring for very ill patients were concerning factors during the pandemic. Stress levels were very high and many healthcare workers … Read more
What if there was a way to meet the needs of all children in the classroom while simultaneously cultivating social-emotional and cognitive growth in our students? If you asked any teacher this question, their answer would most likely be that they would wholeheartedly jump on the opportunity. While there is no magic solution that ensures … Read more
Have you ever set goals for yourself and gave up because the change they took was too overwhelming and too hard to stick to? If you are like most people, the answer to that question was most likely, yes. Most people want to better themselves (eat healthier, exercise more, read more, spend more time away … Read more