It is difficult when children are disrespectful or rude to authority figures and it can be hurtful to mentors. Even so, children tend to communicate volumes about their own life experience through their behaviors. It is likely that children who are demonstrating these feelings and behaviors have experienced a great deal of hurt. It is important to recognize and acknowledge …
Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of connecting with a number of directors and mentors to collaborate concerning how best to serve some of the students in the Kids Hope program. These directors and mentors are an amazing group of people who are passionately caring for kids – some of whom …
Do you mentor a student who complains that they don’t like school? Here’s an idea from our Child Pyschology Team, Winning at Home, that may help! Dr. Emilie says to play the “Three Wishes” game. Ask your child to draw, write about, or tell about three wishes they might have in order to make school better. Not …
Many kids worry in this day and age, and many parents/mentors don’t understand. Here are some books that will help your child and YOU! For kids: What To Do When You Worry Too Much by Dawn Huebner. This book has great practical strategies for helping kids beat the worries. For adults/parents: Helping Your Anxious Child …
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As I observed my seven-year-old son during football practice last Saturday, I was especially intrigued by his coach. Often the coach encouraged each of the boys through “high 5s” and “attaboys.” Other times he pulled the team together to explain a play. He would demonstrate a technique and model how it worked during play. Still …
View and share video of Dr. Schwall’s interview on Dallas/Fort Worth’s ABC affiliate and his tips on talking to children about the tragic school shooting in Connecticut with parents, mentors, educators, and schools. E-mail or post this link on your school web site: www.coolkidschannel.com/home/tragedy_interview
Tragedy Talking Points, by Dr. Brad Schwall The following guidelines may help you in addressing the incident with your children based on the information currently known about the tragedy to this point. Avoid exposing children to too much media coverage. Avoid fostering rumors and speculation about the tragedy. Age and Stage Responses Preschool-2nd grade – …
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Parents may fear being consistently firm and setting limits because they are afraid they may start a battle or lose a battle, they may be tired, they may have tried to be firm and failed, their child’s behaviors may present some unique challenges, they may have had negative discipline modeled for them by their own …
10 Classroom Respect Boosters Posted on November 12, 2012 Simple, everyday interactions can increase the level of respect in the classroom. Mentors can encourage their mentees to help boost the level of respect in their classrooms. Students Say “thank you” when your teacher hands you papers. Compliment each others’ work. Hold doors for people. Help each …
Posted on October 9, 2012 Problem-solving enhances learning because learning is a cooperative process and student conflicts disrupt learning. Preventing conflict by brainstorming how to make decisions and cooperate in planning group projects ensures that students get the most out of the learning experience. Creative problem-solving is a skill necessary to success in school, college, …
