Mindful Training benefits the student athlete in the classroom & on the field!
Meet Ben Carnes. Ben is a teacher and coach at Westfield Middle School and the owner of Mental Training Plan. Ben offers 13 years of...
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- Sep 24, 2019
- 6 min
How to Boost Learning: Tap into Your Child’s Natural Strengths
Thomas Hoerr Jun 15, 2015 We all have some skills that come more naturally than others. Some of us are better at speaking and finding the...
- Sep 23, 2019
- 1 min
Mentor Moment
In today's Freshman Mentoring Program, these freshmen and their mentors celebrated victory in the Right-way, Wrong-Way video competition....
- Sep 17, 2019
- 1 min
Lori L. Desautels
Adversity! The Brain, Behavior, and Learning presented on September 5. Click Here for the entire presentation. On September 5, we had a...
- Sep 4, 2019
- 4 min
WHAT ARE EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS (EFs)?
Executive function is the brain’s air traffic controller, intercepting a tangle of thoughts and impulses and steering them toward safe,...
- Aug 28, 2019
- 4 min
When to Rescue and When to Risk with Students
Growing Leaders - Ready for Real Life, August 15, 2019 I know a young adult male—we’ll call him Sam—who manages depression and has...
- Aug 20, 2019
- 4 min
New College Parents, Just Remember Three Simple Words
When you send your first child off to college, a whole new parenting ballgame begins. The act of physically walking away from them,...
- Aug 14, 2019
- 1 min
WWS / WHS Mentor Moment
LOVING our first MENTOR MOMENT with our FRESHMAN. We had our first freshman mentoring session this week. It was a wonderful opportunity...
- Aug 12, 2019
- 1 min
What is SEL? What is C.L.A.S.S.?
This is quick share about SEL and C.L.A.S.S. Thank you to Carey Ridge Elementary School for highlighting both topics last week in the...
- Aug 5, 2019
- 1 min
How to help an ANXIOUS CHILD SUCCEED in the classroom— Instructor: Terri Miller, Ph.D. GRADES K-12
The Brain and Building Resilience: Coping Strategies for Youth and Families. As we all are aware, the level of anxiety in our society is...
- Aug 5, 2019
- 2 min
Mindfulness for Children
By David Gelles @dgelles Save for Later Children of all ages can benefit from mindfulness, the simple practice of bringing a gentle,...
- Jul 29, 2019
- 6 min
5 Simple Crafts That Will Help Kids Overcome Back-to-School Anxiety
by Leslie Tralli. (This article is part of the Positive Parenting FAQ series. For some kids, heading back to school is something to look...
- Jul 26, 2019
- 4 min
What Your Teen is Really Saying When They’re Angry
Here are four ways to respond to your teen's anger—and mindfulness practice to encourage smoother communication. BY MITCH ABBLETT JULY...
- Jun 20, 2019
- 8 min
The Dangers of Distracted Parenting
When it comes to children’s development, parents should worry less about kids’ screen time—and more about their own ERIKA...
- Jun 5, 2019
- 3 min
What are life skills?
Life skills equip students to thrive in the classroom and in the world beyond. 21st-century life skills are flexibility, initiative,...
- May 23, 2019
- 1 min
Thoughts and Feelings / Lessons Learned
A simple tip/tool to share with your student. Summer brings new routines and experiences our students may need to talk through and this...
- May 23, 2019
- 8 min
From aromatherapy to anger management: How schools are addressing the 'crisis' of childhood trauma
Schools are experimenting with new ways to address behavior issues and support students who are struggling emotionally. Jeff Clark, a...
- May 7, 2019
- 3 min
Effectively Stop Complaining in 7 Easy Steps
By Katherine Eion Life is stressful, and complaining may be considered by many as an extension of being absolutely normal. However,...
- May 6, 2019
- 2 min
May is Mental Health Month
How can you be an advocate? Inspire others to raise awareness and take part in sharing information, resources, and support for mental...
- Apr 25, 2019
- 1 min
Sleeping Well in the Digital Age
October 30, 2017 by Nursing@Georgetown A month after three American scientists won the Nobel Prize for Medicine External link for their...
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