Just as adults do, kids run a gamut of emotions every day. They may be hurt, angry, shy, nervous, sad, skeptical, anxious. Teaching them to cope with their feelings in a healthy way is crucial in their social and emotional development… and a skill they will likely carry with them into adulthood. Teaching coping skills … Read more
Let’s be honest… we live in a world where people often tell one another they are “too busy”. Too busy to stop and smell the roses. Too busy to help a friend in need. Too busy to spend that extra time with their families and friends. Too busy to show kindness to a stranger. I … Read more
If you are lucky enough to have found that special someone to share your life with… you’re probably counting your blessings. You are also probably starting to daydream about the future… the things you’d like to see and do, the places you’d like to go. It’s only natural. Be it a long-term partner, fiance or … Read more
When you know a student is struggling with coursework and staying motivated, will words of encouragement help motivate and inspire them? You bet they will! In fact, research studies investigating the power of verbal encouragement found that college students receiving encouragement from counselors reported they felt more empowered to earn their degree and make better … Read more
Raise your hand if you’ve never yelled at your children! Raise your hand if you have friends who never yell at their children! If your hand is up… I am calling your bluff. But if you truly believe that there are parents out there who never lose their cool… I have a unicorn for sale. … Read more