1-Read and study the book The Difficult Child by Stanley Turecki He’s really helps adult determine each child’s temperament. There are 9 different temperament types. 2-Every child has different tendencies and personalities. Find out what their after and what interest them by observing them. Don’t ask them what will motivate them. 3- Ask them what… Read more »
Columnist Art Buchwald tells the story of a day when he was riding in a cab in New York City with a friend. When they got out of the cab, the friend said to the driver, “Thank you for the ride. You did a super job of driving this cab!” The taxi driver seemed stunned… Read more »
I’ ve never really been the klutzy or absentminded type. Believe me, self-deprecation is among my finer qualities and I would readily fess up if this were the case. But typically I have a pretty good head on my shoulders. A couple of weeks ago, however, I had a string of days where I couldn’t… Read more »
I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I’ve ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That’s it. No big deal…. Read more »
1. Thou shalt not worry, for worry is the most unproductive of all human activities. 2. Thou shalt not be fearful, for most of the things we fear never come to pass. 3. Thou shalt not cross bridges before you come to them, for no one yet has succeeded in accomplishing this. 4. Thou shalt… Read more »
By Hosting Week of Anti-Bully Activities Special to The Miami Herald BY EILEEN SOLER They carried protest signs and shouted fearlessly in the face of one of the most prevalent problems kids face everywhere: school bullies. ”One, two, three, four, we don’t want bullies anymore,” about 100 students yelled loud and clear Tuesday during a… Read more »
A professional educator is value driven, guided by principles, passion and a purpose bigger than themselves. A professional educator is a need analyst who s competent to diagnose and prescribe options for educational success and significance. A professional educator believes their work is a vocation and calling rather than an occupation where one merely occupies… Read more »
Many Faces, Many Places Are you a character mentor? As you think about that question for a moment, isolate your response by knowing I’m not asking what you did or currently do professionally. Clearly, character mentors are camouflaged in our society. They are parents, grandparents and volunteers. And, yes, they are teachers, coaches, business professionals,… Read more »
“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” – Albert Einstein
“Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching kids what counts is best.” – Bob Talbert
