Being under lockdown means that there are some things that kids cannot do such as go to their school buildings, go to the playground, or physically hang out with their...
Showing gratitude can have an immediate impact on others. Think about how you feel when someone takes the time to compose a handwritten note expressing how much they appreciate something that you...
As I sit down in my home in Illinois to write this post, we are approximately two weeks into the mandatory Stay At Home ("shelter in place") order from our...
Social distancing is required to slow the rate of infection of COVID-19. However, that does not mean that we must stay inside 24/7. It is OK to go outside and...
While most high school and college classes have moved online, students are still looking for ways to fill the balance of their waking hours. Just like many of us adults,...
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on our world, our families, and our everyday lives. For many it is also having a significant negative impact on our mental well-being. As...
Have you ever walked into a room and did not feel welcome? Perhaps it was a social event, a conference, or a business networking meeting. It may not have been that...
I have been talking a lot about my social emotional learning program. I thought I would provide more detail as to what the program is all about and how it can...
Here in the United States, Valentine’s Day conjures up images of bouquets of roses, candy hearts with romantic sentiments, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, and Cupid with his famed bow...