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Category Archives: Teaching
Too Much Screen Time? How to Model Positive and Appropriate Tech Use for Teens
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of What’s the Big Deal About Addictions? As any parent knows, getting kids to stick to limits when it comes to screen time can be a challenge. With so many enticing options, from gaming … Continue reading
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Tagged addictions, Free Spirit author, screen time, screens
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10 Ideas for Supporting Emotionally Intense Students
By Andrew Hawk Depending on their position, teachers will work with hundreds, and even thousands, of students throughout their careers. From the first year’s class to the last, students in a room will have a wide range of similarities and … Continue reading
Ways to Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day in Your Classroom
By Shannon Anderson, author of Mindset Power: A Kid’s Guide to Growing Better Every Day As teachers, we make it our practice to model, teach, and encourage kindness every day. But why not kick it up a notch for Random … Continue reading
4 Relationship-Building Ideas for Helping Students Feel Loved and Loveable
By Deborah Farmer Kris, author of the All the Time series “I’m so happy you are here,” I told a class of seventh graders after they had filed in on the first day. “Here’s one thing you need to know … Continue reading
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Tagged building relationships, building trust, Free Spirit author
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Modeling Conflict Resolution in Super Angry Times
By Eric Braun, author of How to Take the GROAN Out of Grown-Ups and Make a Friend, Be a Friend A week or so ago I was riding in a friend’s car when another driver began tailgating us aggressively. The road was … Continue reading
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Tagged anger management, conflict resolution, Free Spirit author, resolving conflict
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