Andrea Kilam-Higgo

International School Counselor. Inspired learner. Helping kids change the world through kindness and action.

[Harriet Lerner @HarrietLerner]

Things don’t always need to get done according to who is right. What matters is that two people are intentional about contributing to each other’s happiness. This means giving each other the space to make mistakes and develop competence through trial and error.

[NCYI @NCYI]

Punishment only drives compliance, not change. #Connection and #coregulation are the keys to positively impacting children through compassionate #behaviormanagement. It takes effort and time to go this route, but the benefits last a lifetime.

[Harriet Lerner @HarrietLerner]

How we listen is one of the most important factors that determines how our relationships go and how successful we are in work, family, parenting, and friendship. Isn’t it interesting that we’re far more motivated to improve our talking skills than our listening skills.

[Positive Discipline @PDTweets]

We’ve all heard the saying “Actions speak louder than words.” Acting without words is a powerful, guilt-free, and respectful way to parent.#positivediscipline #positivedisciplinetoolcards
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[Positive Discipline @PDTweets]

Children need daily exposure to the value of mistakes—and learning from them in a safe environment. https://t.co/Iv7GkxiFq7

[Vancouver Whitecaps FC @WhitecapsFC]

Different cultures. Same meaning.

#Juneteenth | #VWFC

[Andrea Kilam-Higgo @AKHiggo]

Excited that the swimming world is reopening. Hopefully here soon too! @caymanswimming @CBAC_Cayman

[SwimSwam @swimswamnews]

Swimming Canada Releases Return To Swimming Framework https://t.co/cRLtVf0drg

[Positive Discipline @PDTweets]

When children feel a connection, they feel belonging and significance. As you learn about the many Positive Discipline tools, notice that they are all designed to create a connection before respectful correction.
#positivediscipline #positivedisciplinetoolcards

[Andrea Kilam-Higgo @AKHiggo]

Can the Lockdown Push Schools in a Positive Direction? https://t.co/zQMaG2CArs

[Andrea Kilam-Higgo @AKHiggo]

I am just learning now how destructive defensiveness can be. This is a game changer for all relationships. Thank-you @HarrietLerner and @BreneBrown

[Harriet Lerner @HarrietLerner]

When we feel under fire we automatically listen defensively. That is, we listen for what we DONT agree with. The next time someone criticizes you try to listen only for what you can agree with—for the essence of what the hurt or angry party wants you to understand.

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Truth. 🙌
#HackingSchoolDiscipline
https://t.co/Lq3O2hoDZz

[Andrea Kilam-Higgo @AKHiggo]

This is making me so sad.

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

"The social-emotional needs of children to connect with other children in real time and space, whether it's for physical activity, unstructured play or structured play, this is immensely important for young children." @DAChristakis @anya1anya https://t.co/8E3ppr1gdg

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Accurate. 😅🤣
📷 Andrea Goebel

[Positive Discipline @PDTweets]

This tool is also referred to as "Do vs Don't." Children under the age of three do not understand "no" in the way most parents think they do.
#positivediscipline #positivedisciplinetoolcards

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[NCYI @NCYI]

There are many stigmas surrounding mental health, and it's critical that we unite to demystify conversations around this important topic. Please share to help bring greater awareness as we support those who are helping others manage theirs each day. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

[Andrea Kilam-Higgo @AKHiggo]

Life brings many joys and sorrows. It’s ok to feel more than one thing at once

Image: https://t.co/UO0LaH0KN3 https://t.co/mfJpQiIUt9

[Tsh Oxenreider @tsh]

Love this from @StationCDRKelly (great to share with kids) — I Spent a Year in Space, and I Have Tips on Isolation to Share: https://t.co/37PKoSNWGC

[Andrea Kilam-Higgo @AKHiggo]

Fitting in some holiday reading time! #ciscaughtreading

[Jayme Farrell @JaymeFarrell3]

Fifth graders motivating each other to be their best self by reaching new goals in our fitness unit. #cisinspires #issedu #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #physed #componentsoffitness #physicalliteracy