When I was a kid my parents used to listen to Harry Chapin all the time. One of the songs that was on repeat in our house was “All My Life’s a Circle.” I loved the tune, but didn’t understand the meaning until I grew up. About ten years ago we had a very homesick camper. This little girl would wake up every morning and wait for me to walk by her cabin on my way to the office. Then she would follow behind me and join my dog Brooklyn and I at the office. I typically get to the
There will be a time when your child is left out by their friends. What do you do when that happens? Read this article to find out some great ways to help. https://lindastade-educationwriter.tumblr.com/post/158921106402/how-to-respond-to-your-childs-friendship-issues?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=postplanner&utm_source=facebook.com
If there was one thing you could do to make you a better parent would you do it? Of course you would. Read this article to learn a few easy steps to becoming a better parent. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rachel-macy-stafford/the-single-most-important-parenting-action-we-can-take-today_b_8054388.html
There are so many social media sites these days. A public health group recently conducted a study of Instagram and 4 other Social Media tools. Read this article to see how Instagram affects it’s users. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2017/05/24/why-instagram-worst-your-kids/344256001/
Being a part of the group is imperative for adolescent girls. Relational aggression and exclusion play a big part in determining who is and who is not part of the group on any given day. Read this article to find out more about the dynamic of girls and how you can help them navigate this difficult time. https://smceducationblog.tumblr.com/post/150629869120/girls-and-their-frenemies
Tweens change friends often- this is part of growing up and should be expected. Some of these changes may be difficult (especially if they were not the one who initiated the change). However by knowing why these changes occur, parents can be more helpful (and calmer). Read this article to understand the reasons kids’ friendships change so often and how you can best support your children in the process. http://yourteenmag.com/teenager-school/teenager-middle-school/middle-school-friendships?platform=hootsuite
Carol Dweck’s research on the growth vs fixed mindset is groundbreaking. Did you know that it has a stronger impact for girls? Read this article to learn how to give praise to girls. https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/04/24/giving-good-praise-to-girls-what-messages-stick/
What is behind the suicide clusters in Palo Alto? Why do these things happen and what can schools and parents do to stop them? Prepare yourself and read this well researched and powerful article here. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/12/the-silicon-valley-suicides/413140/
Childhood is about exploration- but all too often we seems to be pushing our kids to find a passion and be able to quantify that passion on their college application. Read this article to find out why “finding a passion” has become so culturally accepted and what to do about it. https://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/parenting/2015/04/08/our-push-for-passion-and-why-it-harms-kids/?WT.mc_id=2015-MAY-KWP-INTL_AUD_DEV-0503-0531&WT.mc_ev=click&ad-keywords=IntlAudDev&kwp_0=15323&kwp_4=101052&kwp_1=141737&_r=2&referrer=
Are you a master of the growth mindset? Do you have a scripted line for every occasion free of the dreaded “good job.” Read this article to learn about two different approaches from leading experts; see what they disagree about when it comes to praise and most importantly, what they agree upon. https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/03/28/the-difference-between-praise-and-feedback/
