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How to Talk to Children About the Tragedy in Connecticut, by Dr. Brad Schwall

Tragedy Talking Points, by Dr. Brad Schwall The following guidelines may help you in addressing the incident with your children based on the information currently known about the tragedy to this point. Avoid exposing children to too much media coverage. Avoid fostering rumors and speculation about the tragedy. Age and Stage Responses Preschool-2nd grade – […]

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The Purpose of Discipline

Behavior

Parents may fear being consistently firm and setting limits because they are afraid they may start a battle or lose a battle, they may be tired, they may have tried to be firm and failed, their child’s behaviors may present some unique challenges, they may have had negative discipline modeled for them by their own

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10 Classroom Respect Boosters

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10 Classroom Respect Boosters Posted on November 12, 2012 Simple, everyday interactions can increase the level of respect in the classroom. Mentors can encourage their mentees to help boost the level of respect in their classrooms. Students Say “thank you” when your teacher hands you papers. Compliment each others’ work. Hold doors for people. Help each

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Problem-solving

All About Kids, Behavior

Posted on October 9, 2012 Problem-solving enhances learning because learning is a cooperative process and student conflicts disrupt learning. Preventing conflict by brainstorming how to make decisions and cooperate in planning group projects ensures that students get the most out of the learning experience. Creative problem-solving is a skill necessary to success in school, college,

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School VS Home: Who’s Responsible?

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For the online version of these tips, go to: http://www.coolkidschannel.com/e-tips/school_vs_home Parents and schools have the same goal: to help children grow, mature, and become citizens who contribute positively to our society. Each group expects much of the other. Parents expect schools to protect their children and teach them effectively. Schools expect parents to prepare their

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Context

Behavior

Our final review looks at how the context of life circumstances can result in either increasing or decreasing the stress that can result from life’s challenges. Context is defined as the set of circumstances or facts that surround a particular event or situation. Allow me a personal example of how that can affect one’s outlook. The

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Sharing Successes

Behavior

The model family in our ongoing study decided to share their approach with their friends. Their friends had been arguing for several months about how and when to remodel their house. I can relate as we just finished a remodel of our own. Our model couple taught their friends how to identify their core values which

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Making it all Work

Behavior

They say the best laid plans can often go awry unless those making the plan are intentional and put their ideas in writing. Lencioni shares our sample family’s action plan. That family listed two key themes: 1. What makes our family unique? (faith-based, passionate about all we do, and we do it together) 2. What is most

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Social Intelligence and the Film The Avengers, by Dr. Brad Schwall

Behavior

I attended a press screening for the film The Avengers which opens Friday, May 4. The super heroes offer a unique opportunity to analyze personality and teamwork. Individually, they have their own idiosyncrasies and talents. Together, they must learn how to share the spotlight and put aside their competitiveness and quirks to work effectively together.

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Objectives

Behavior

Lencioni’s businesslike approach to enhancing families reaches its culmination this week by reciting the five standard objectives that should be key in every family; they are: 1. Finances 2. Health 3. Faith 4. Education 5. Marriage In order for his model family to reach its rallying cry of more “quality time” with the family, he suggests

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