Most people would agree that the media has a major effect on our society as a whole and on individuals. On any given day, on any given station, in local or national print you will find celebrities, athletes, or the guy next door trying to influence you in what you buy, wear, or whom to… Read more »
I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have. Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that… Read more »
How to Build Rapport with Others Rapport is the ability to relate to others in a way that creates respect and trust. Rapport is derived from the French verb, rapporter, which means to bring back. In the English dictionary, it is synonymous with harmony, oneness, mutual trust, and, affinity. In essence, it refers to communion… Read more »
A veteran kindergarten teacher on what she’s learned: Vivian Paley never misses the opportunity to tell the tale of Teddy. She was visiting a London preschool when some kids from a nearby school for the severely disabled came to visit. Teddy was pushed into the classroom in a wheelchair, his head protected by a padded… Read more »
Adults and children who learn of tragedies are likely to struggle with feelings of fear, helplessness and guilt, experts say. Certain places, such as schools, are expected to be safe. But that is not always so. Tragedies such as the slayings of schoolchildren reinforce a sense of vulnerability. Parents, feeling helpless, may become frightened for… Read more »
Even in this age of political scandal and cynicism, immigrants to this country expect public schools to teach their children what it means to be an American, according to a study conducted by the nonpartisan, nonprofit Public Agenda. The survey found that these parents would prefer to see traditional ideals and stories used to teach… Read more »
Violence dramatically reduced on school Playground With the Myriad of games and apparatus children engage in on an elementary playground one can almost be guaranteed a certain amount of conflict and problems Unless….. You Implement an “I Play Safely Program”. An I Play Safely Program is doing a thorough assessment of all the games, apparatus,… Read more »
When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I wanted to paint another one. When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I thought it was good to be kind to animals. When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw… Read more »
Could it be that young people today actually want their parents to be more involved in their lives? Yes, according to a recent Primedia/Roper National Youth Survey. In the survey, 3,000 students between 12 and 19 (who are typically the children of baby boomers) were asked to identify the country’s top societal woes. When given… Read more »
Fill In Page- Page 1 1. Respect requires that we pay attention to other’s perceptions, fears and experiences. It’s entire focus is on the other person. Seek first to understand and second to be understood. 2. If it’s a fact that Respect must be earned and does not deserve to be given until it is… Read more »
