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Engage, Connect, and Grow: A Family Guide to Mindful Living
The Power of Mindfulness in Families
As parents, much of what we do is aimed at creating harmony and connection within our families. Something that often gets overlooked, but can be a helpful tool in these efforts, is the practice…
Virtual Family Road Trip: Your Next Digital Adventure Awaits
Looking for a great way to keep young minds active and curious this summer? Exploring a museum or cultural center can be both educational and fun for kids, but the time and expense to plan and take these trips can…
Revitalizing School Environments: Creating Spaces Where Students Thrive
The Transformative Power of School Surroundings
A recent TLC blog post explored the impact of strategically using a school’s physical surroundings to create an environment where students can thrive. In the article, former principal and “educational disruptor” Hamish Brewer demonstrated…
New School Transition Guide: Helpful Tips to Facilitate Your Child’s Smooth Transition
Navigating the transition to a new school can be challenging for both parents and children. This guide explores three key areas to focus on to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for your child. Remember, every child’s transition is unique,…
Geocaching: Summer Adventure for the Whole Family
The Fun and Adventure of Geocaching
With summer break in full swing, low-cost, spontaneous opportunities for adventure are at a premium. One great way to combine treasure-hunting, adventure, problem-solving, and connection with other adventurers around the world is to join…
Shaping Schools, Shaping Lives: Transformation Through Environment
The Power of Physical Environments
“We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us,” asserted Sir Winston Churchill. Andrew L. Ross, Gary Grenier, and Frank Kros, transformational education experts, echo this sentiment in their book, Creating The Upside Down Organization: Transforming…
Summer of Self-Development: Creative Ideas for Teachers to Explore Personal Learning and Discovery
Summer is just around the corner, and as your classes wind down, it’s the perfect time to seize the opportunity to develop yourself. If you’re not required to focus on the technical aspects of professional development, summer may be a…
Unlock a Summer of Learning: Simple and Fun Ways to Prevent Academic Regression
The joy of summertime provides a much-needed emotional respite from the rigors of daily life. However, a study in the American Educational Research Journal suggests that students may risk losing substantial academic progress they made during the previous school year.…
Improved Mental Health With SUDS: A Simple Practice to Measure and Reduce Stress
Stress is an unavoidable, completely normal part of life. However, when we’re unaware of how much distress we’re experiencing, or deny that stress is affecting our perceptions and responses, the cumulative impact of it can lead to anxiety issues and…
Channeling Your Inner Jedi: 10 Star Wars Quotes on Harnessing the Power of Intention
Most of us who were born in the last half-century have a Star Wars memory (or ten) from our youth: light saber wars in the backyard, dressing up as our favorite characters for Halloween, or “using the Force” to open…
Spring Cleaning for the Mind: The Empowering Effects of Decluttering
A clear and open space makes room for a clear and open mind. According to Dr. Emma Gray, a clinical psychologist, “Clutter can cause anxiety, depression, and even physical pain. Decluttering can improve the functioning of our brains and help…
Getting Grounded for Earth Day: 5 Easy Ways to Create Calm and Connection
In addition to hosting Earth Day, April is also Stress Awareness Month, and a wonderful way to honor both is through a stress-relieving technique called “grounding.” Combatting the internal and environmental noise and frenetic mayhem that defines daily life, grounding…