In November the Thrive Student Leadership Symposium came back after a pandemic hiatus. I am so proud of this project. The students who lead and participate in symposium workshops truly care about positively impacting their school…https://t.co/0EorsOWvDR https://t.co/l28K6jbyar
@Forbes came out with a great list of tips for your kid's college transition! I'm grateful to be included in the list as I feel strongly about the expectations we set for the college years.
Check out the whole article here - https://t.co/xDKLl2Fem4
Summertime may be for vacations, camp, and relaxation, but if you have a teen, it can also be when you start to feel the push and pull of your adolescent growing up.
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Acts of kindness shouldn't be described as random. They aren't arbitrary or unintentional. They stem from deeply held values or strongly felt emotions.
Helping is an expression of care. It's a decision that someone's well-being matters to you—and an effort to matter to them.
Self-confidence, #empathy , curiosity, integrity - just some of the 7 skills that separate successful kids from the ones who struggle. Read this article for more!
TY @cnbc. My article “A psychologist says these 7 skills separate successful kids from 'the ones who struggle'—and how parents can teach them” https://t.co/svhRGgcrRf
Compassion isn't a cause of burnout. It's a source of energy.
Data: Being kind to others can reduce cynicism. Being kind to yourself can lessen exhaustion. Kindness restores belonging, control, & confidence.
The times when you need a hand are often the best times to extend one.
In this week's new episode of @AskLisaPodcast, @ReenaNinan and I talk about the tough topics of death and grief - and how to navigate hard conversations with empathy.
Listen now - https://t.co/O0s8B144oJ
A summer job can provide important new experiences and growth opportunities that teens have been lacking during two years of pandemic life, says @LDamour. https://t.co/808Dn6j6H1
Today marks the accumulation of a two year project with UNESCO where young people designed and delivered youth led research projects on the impact of covid-19 on youth globally. Today they present their findings to policy makers in Paris with @UNESCO_CFRC https://t.co/yaeVnoFd23
In this episode of the “Dare to Lead” podcast, I’m talking with @iamjamesrhee about the transformative power of kindness at work. It blew my mind and reassured my heart. #redhelicopter https://t.co/bzM2KM16lh
"Eliminating SEL programs would do nothing but further hurt today’s children — especially the youngest children, and especially now."
In @The74, Professors Stephanie Jones and @NonieLesaux argue for greater SEL support in schools. Their insights, below.
https://t.co/RzkVD1gUHa
Many parents try to protect their kids by teaching them that the world is a dangerous place.
6 studies: people who believe the world is generally good and safe have better mental health and more success.
Kids can learn to see most people as good and still guard against the bad.
This is not a new book but I just recently listened to @micheleborba ‘s #Unselfie about #empathy and it’s a must read for parents and educators hoping to encourage actively empathetic kids. The audiobook is fantastic. #edchat#edutwitter
Huge thanks to @teach_tomorrow reflecting on 10 years of this incredible community!
Bringing together @aedavislive@ms_adomina@lemthelibrarian@DerekDoucet1@jolimelissa join the podcast to talk about their experience & where they are now:
https://t.co/fRA0zNMtoY