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Teaching Leadership Skills Using Digital Platforms

By Mariam G. MacGregor, author of Building Everyday Leadership in All Teens Like most things, the best way to learn a skill is to apply it immediately. Truth is, we all feel more comfortable having opportunities to learn a bit … Continue reading

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Let’s Go to the Movies! Using Film to Teach Leadership

By Mariam G. MacGregor, author of  Building Everyday Leadership in All Teens Movies are engaging tools for introducing and discussing leadership concepts. Dozens of movies—both classic and contemporary—portray strong leadership themes. Classic movies with older release dates may require a … Continue reading

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The Leadership Chore Chart

By Mariam G. MacGregor, M.S., author of Building Everyday Leadership in All Kids Our three kids don’t earn money for doing chores. In fact, we rarely use the word “chores” around our house. When a job needs to be done, they … Continue reading

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Counselor’s Corner: Mentoring Outside of the Box

January is National Mentoring Month. You can change lives by being a mentor or connecting children and adolescents with mentors in their community. The National Mentoring Month site has tons of information for getting connected as a mentor, finding mentoring … Continue reading

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Beat Bullying with Student Leadership for All

By Mariam MacGregor, M.S., author of Building Everyday Leadership in All Kids A tremendous amount of time and energy is dedicated throughout the school year to teaching and practicing bullying prevention. While well-intentioned, the emphasis on bully-proofing kids overshadows other … Continue reading

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