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You’re So Money

Posted: February 19, 2020 | Category:

How many of us have friends and relatives, or maybe it’s ourselves, who don’t know their own value?  When growing up, I lacked the confidence needed to be assertive, to properly protect myself, and to thrive.  My mother said to me on more than one occasion, “You’re my daughter!  You can do this!”  For sure, I appreciated the pep talk, but those were just words from someone who loved me unconditionally.  Neither she nor my father taught me the skills I needed to appreciate my value.

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The Gaps

Posted: February 4, 2020 | Category:

We all have gaps in our knowledge. A painter who isn’t skilled in math; a mathematician who stumbles over geography; a person so gifted you wonder if they know everything, only to discover they don’t know how to boil water. The reassuring thing about gaps is that many of them can be filled. This perspective on knowledge is empowering. Filling the gaps is an attainable goal with the right resources.

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Life Skills Cannot Be Automated

Posted: January 28, 2020 | Category:

It’s absurd to imagine a school that wouldn’t teach math, English, science, or history throughout the week. It’s even more absurd to imagine a school that would leave out one of these core subjects altogether. So why is it okay to not teach essential life skills like communication, decision making, and goal setting? If we wish to develop prepared, empathetic, and respectful citizens, then a life skills education is as essential as any other subject.

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The Classroom is the Best Place to Teach Life Skills

Posted: January 22, 2020 | Category:

Over the years, I have heard people say that life skills should be taught in the home and not at school. However, the longest amount of formal learning time in a child’s life is in the school setting. Daily Overcoming Obstacles lessons result in young people developing the skills critical to their success in the classroom, in interactions with their peers and family members, in the community, and in the workplace. There is also a formal cognitive process involved in making decisions, solving problems, setting goals, and communicating effectively. This process needs to be broken down into parts that young people can grasp and comprehend. A school educator is the right choice for teaching life skills.

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Are Your Ducks in a Row?

Posted: January 3, 2020 | Category:

The beginning of a new year can be stressful for students, especially if they feel disorganized or not equipped for what may lie ahead way.  Taking the time to get their “ducks in a row” can help ease anxiety, fill them with confidence, and prepare them for challenges ahead!

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