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Providing a School Counseling Practice from Home
By Stephanie Filio In the shocking midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are left wondering what life might be like interacting with the rest of society from a distance. Health concerns aside, in our hyperconnected way of life, it is … Continue reading
Posted in Counselor's Corner
Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, learn from home, middle school, school counselor, SEL, work from home
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Grow Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence
By Nefertiti B. Poyner, Ed.D. From the time their babies are born until they establish themselves as adults, many parents are at least a little concerned with how intelligent their children will be. (I know I sure am!) While it … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Social & Emotional Learning
Tagged emotional intelligence, EQ, SEL
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Help Students Develop Mini-Habits for Social Emotional Learning
By Stephanie Filio What is social and emotional learning (SEL)? Let’s break it down. Social constructs are the norms we adhere to as we interact with people every day. We interact by waving hello, making eye contact in a meeting, … Continue reading
Posted in Counselor's Corner, Social & Emotional Learning
Tagged middle school, school counselor, SEL
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Enter to Win the Kids Can Cope Series!
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Adele! This month we are giving away the first four books in the Kids Can Cope series. These books offer kids a wide range of practical strategies they can use to … Continue reading
Posted in Free Spirit News
Tagged book giveaway, coping skills for children, FSP giveaway, giveaway, SEL
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13 Out-of-the-Ordinary Questions for More Meaningful Conversations with Kids
Adapted from Tell Me More In a Jar®: SEL Conversation Starters Small talk with anyone can be uncomfortable and awkward, am I right? But starting conversations with kids . . . that’s in a class of its own. Try the … Continue reading