We need to provide better mental health treatment in schools. Here’s how to start.
According to recent statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 5 kids in the United States has or has had a debilitating mental health disorder. In a classroom of 20 students (and that’s considered “small” for some public schools), four of those children could be struggling at any given time with anxiety, depression, […]
10 Essential Strategies for Teaching Boys Effectively
By Michael Gurian and Kathy Stevens “A middle school teacher told us recently, “Boys in a classroom should be one of the most fun things in life. Boy energy can be contagious, after all. But in my school, we talk mostly about difficulties we’re having with boys. We need help understanding and teaching them. We’ve […]
How to help protect your elders from money scams and fraud
The elderly lose billions a year to scammers — and you may be at a loss on how to protect them. It’s a common concern among the boomer-aged children of the oldest Americans. In many scams, your parents may be targeted more often than other age groups and fall victim more often, too. And once burned, they may be hit up […]
Why are Family Meetings So Important?
It is difficult for me to choose a favorite Positive Discipline parenting tool, but family meetings are at the top. Children learn so much during family meetings, such as listening, respecting differences, verbalizing appreciation, problem-solving, and experiencing that mistakes are wonderful opportunities to learn and focusing on solutions. I have a much longer list, but […]