Tag Archives: self-confidence

Help Kids Build Confidence and Manage Self-Doubt

Posted on November 21, 2019 by

By Stephanie Filio I have never been coordinated beyond a slow walk particularly athletic, so naturally, I always hated PE class. In middle school, my hatred was at its peak. Every day, I entered the gym with my signature modus … Continue reading →

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Tips for Nailing Your Teacher Evaluation

Posted on February 5, 2019 by

By Andrew Hawk The process for evaluating teachers has greatly changed in the last generation. Teachers today live in the age of accountability. My school system uses a rigorous evaluation method encompassing observations, student performance, teacher goals, and artifacts that … Continue reading →

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The Power of Stories in Overcoming Challenges

Posted on July 12, 2018 by

By Garth Sundem, author of Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Challenges: Overcoming Adversity Around the World Unless I’m misremembering, I once had a chance to interview famed psychologist Elizabeth Loftus about the formation of false memories. Really, her research is … Continue reading →

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Social Stories: An Individualized Learning Tool

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

By Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., author of the Learning to Get Along® series. This post was originally published April 4, 2013. A friend once asked me for advice regarding her two-year-old child. She was concerned about her daughter’s biting and … Continue reading →

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Enter to Win Books for Building Confident Kids

Posted on January 17, 2017 by

This giveaway is now closed. Empower kids of all ages to strengthen their self-esteem and sense of purpose. One lucky reader will win all of these positive, practical, must-have resources: Just Because I Am Stick Up for Yourself! Be Confident in Who … Continue reading →

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