Behind Open Doors: Approaching the Open House Season
I feel it’s crucial that a school exudes warmth, and that I get the sense that my child will receive the attention he needs. At too many schools, one of these ideals is neglected in pursuit of the other, she says.
Teacher Training: What First-Year Teachers Need to Know
Why is there such a steep learning curve for teachers? And what can we, as educators and community activists, do better in the educational system and keep first-year teachers in the job?
Saying “Yes” to “No:” The Positive Power of Negative Thinking
In American culture, there is a large emphasis put on optimism. We are told that we need to think positively and that things will work out. For a lot of people, this type of outlook is beneficial and healthy. However, optimism is not a one-size-fits-all affair. Positive thinking works for some, but not for all. For people who have anxiety, optimism can be very difficult and unproductive. Instead, anxious people can harness that anxiety and use it in order to ensure that they do succeed.
Learning To Read (Faces)
Do you ever wonder if your child has social skills challenges? Read through the statements below and check those that apply to your child.
A Society Of Stress: How To Get Things Done
People definitely had stress one hundred and fifty years ago, but it was a different kind of stress.
The Connection Between Women And Guilt
What’s the connection between women and shame? Why does it seem like women have so much more guilt than men?
A Survival Guide For Life With Young Children
The point is that we can’t behave right when we don’t feel right. And kids can’t behave right when they don’t feel right.
Beating The Worry Bug
As children grow, the things that they scare them change, but most children regardless of their age, have rational fears that can be addressed. Just think about yourself – there are things that you still fear even though you are an adult. Of course, there is a difference between rational and irrational fears. So, what fears should you expect from diverse age groups?
So Your Daughter Is Home From Seminary… Now What?
When asked about concerns they have about returning home after their year, one of the most popular responses is something like, “I am dreading all the questions about my skirts and sleeve length."
Brain Breaks
Because our schools follow a dual curriculum, it is often hard for teachers to fit in enough time for recess during the day.
Miscommunications: I Can See Clearly Now
Sometimes our sight is blurred by the magnitude of our surroundings. As the old saying goes, "you can't see the forest for the trees." Nevertheless, this is very true. Sometimes we don't see the obvious because of other distractions. In our tefillah, we ask G-d to "enlighten our eyes". We often miss the treasures that Hashem has given us; we take them for granted.
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
ou can assess your emotional intelligence through a variety of tests in order to understand where you stand on the EQ range, however, as I mentioned before EQ is not fixed and is easily raised through your own actions.
A Step-by-Step Guide To Resilience
For adults, this twelve-step guide can certainly be helpful in building new pathways in the brain to create resilience. But, what can you do for children?
Discipline: The Case For And Against Time-Out
Siegel argues against timeouts saying that they teach children that when they are struggling they are on their own and do not have parents to help them.
Parenting: Protective And Positive?
Gershon got up from the chessboard and walked away slowly, pouting as he headed to the bathroom. His father watched him go and once again wondered if he had made a mistake in playing competitively against his son. Gershon hated to lose, but how could he improve if his father always let him win?
A Torah Perspective On Educating Our Children About Sexuality (Part IV)
Over the past few weeks, we have been making the point that parents must take an active role in teaching their children Torah ideas about sexuality and modesty. This is so that the first images and concepts that fill their developing minds are appropriate ones. This is especially true because of the amount of invasive exposure they receive from secular sources and culture, and also because we can no longer afford to be na?ve about the existence of sexual predators in our midst.
What To Look For In A Shidduch
his ability to compromise is an indispensable part of a successful relationship. Without compromise, marriages could never work.
Seven Tips To Manage Anxiety In Children
Children who experienced an extremely disturbing event might subsequently develop generalized anxiety.
Separation Anxiety: When Is It An Issue?
In reality, separation anxiety can manifest itself at almost any age during childhood, especially during times of stress.
Encouraging Friendships
Stay balanced. As painful as it is to watch your child feel isolated, you must maintain a calm countenance.
The Balanced Literacy Debate
There is a startling connection between illiteracy and crime. One journalist in The New York Times noted that, "60 percent of the state and federal prison population of 440,000 cannot read above the sixth grade level." In other words, more than half of all criminals would be considered illiterate by modern standards.
Words As Weapons: Learning To Use Words Positively
Just a few days ago, I bumped into a former student in the supermarket. When she saw me, she stepped away from her shopping cart full of fruits and vegetables and warmly hugged me. “Mrs. Schonfeld, I wanted to tell you something that you said to me a few years ago that has stayed with me until today.” We had worked together on social skills to help her feel more comfortable when meeting new people. I tried to jog my memory and remember something specific I had said to bolster her confidence, but nothing particularly stood out. Instead, I smiled and said, “Yes, Sarah, what was it that I said?”
Self-Esteem And Friendship
Many people confuse the concepts of self-esteem and ego, assuming that if you believe in yourself you are automatically egoistic and arrogant.
Shutting Down
If the thoughts that are keeping you awake are tasks you need to complete, write them down. This way, you know you won’t forget.
When Temper Tantrums Get Out Of Control
Some blow up dozens of times a day, others just a few times a week. Some ‘lose it’ only at home, others only in school, and still others in any conceivable location. Some scream when they become frustrated, others become physically or verbally aggressive.
Twice Expectational
Twice exceptional children have a combination of exceptional intellectual power and uncommonly formidable mental roadblocks.
Academic And Social Skills Insights #29
Without something familiar or exciting to hold on to, they boys will lose interest.
Executive Function Disorder In Children And Adults
It’s true that Executive Function Disorder is becoming a hot topic in education these days. Of course, that is not because more children and adults are dealing with it, but rather because experts have given it a name and have devised ways to deal with its accompanying difficulties.
The Roadmap To Your Teenager’s Inner Worlds
Relating to their teenager can be easier than most parents think, especially when they learn about the key areas that can sustain the relationship: connection, control, and communication.
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