Homework Hell? Part II: 7 Real Techniques That Work
Many parents write in to EP about homework battles with their kids. They want to know what to do about a child who procrastinates or who just can’t seem to stay focused on the task at hand. This week James Lehman shares tried and true methods to get kids to sit down and do the […]
81 Awesome Mental Health Resources When You Can’t Afford a Therapist
Sure, pretty much everyone could benefit from therapy. But not everyone can afford it. Thankfully, there’s a whole world of free or affordable mental health care out there designed to help you with just about every issue, whether that’s kicking an addiction, managing your emotions, finding a group of like-minded peers, or recovering from trauma. […]
Muslim Marriage Advice – The major section of questions
The magic happens outside of your comfort zone
A short story about emotions
40 Developmental Assets for Adolescents
Search Institute has identified the following building blocks of healthy development—known as Developmental Assets—that help young children grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. This particular list is intended for adolescents (age 12-18). If you’d like to see the lists for other age groups, you can find them on the Developmental Assets Lists page. For more […]
Why Understanding These Four Types of Mistakes Can Help Us Learn
This article was first published in the Mindset Works newsletter. We can deepen our own and our students’ understanding of mistakes, which are not all created equal, and are not always desirable. After all, our ability to manage and learn from mistakes is not fixed. We can improve it. Here are two quotes about mistakes […]
On the road to living well (infographic)
Cycles of Violence (infographic)
3 tips to boost your confidence (video)
Personalizing Learning (infographic)
17 Ways Teachers Can Support A Student With Learning Difficulties
Depending on whether you share your classroom with another teacher or have your own, here are 17 strategies you can apply to make learning easier for students with learning difficulties. 1. Talk to students regularly to let them know that you are there for them – These kids are smart. They know what will help […]