There’s a black sheep in every flock, and there are few of us who don’t know one, or didn’t know one as a child. Every family, every class, has one: that brother or sister, boy or girl, who’s always in trouble, who’s prone to stretch limits or take things “too far,” who’s embarrassingly honest, who… Read more »
When you’re counseling a student about an attitude or behavior, it s often effective to “begin at the end”. To do so, determine the objective of the meeting and what you hope to gain by talking with the student. In the process, pinpoint what you want the specific outcome of the meeting to be. Then,… Read more »
As a result of the Suwannee Democrat coverage on the code red alert called for the entire school system a couple of weeks ago, several family members — wishing to remain anonymous — have expressed concerns about their daughter who attended Suwannee Primary School at the time. They have since removed the child from the… Read more »
Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them. – James Baldwin
“Every time you forget that character is one of God s purposes for your life, you will become frustrated by your circumstances.” Rick Warren Author of “The Purpose Driven Life” – Rick Warren
Poor me-Nobody likes Me-I can’t do anything right-Why am I always the one that did it?-Might as well not try it never works anyway! Contributors 1. Adults who accuse and excuse childs behavior. 2. Adults who are too Restrictive or Permissive. 3. Adults who fail to help children discover their gifts and purpose! 4. Adults… Read more »
We all do everything, share the work–there’s no room around here for a star, for someone to think she’s above the others. You’re expected to pitch in on whatever needs doing. Nothing is beneath your dignity. But on the other hand, nothing is beyond your reach. – Frances Hasselbein
Brett Favre, the lion-hearted quarterback for the Green Bay Packers is one of the time proven players in the National Football League. He s courageous, tough-minded, and persistent, often showing a rare grace under pressure, yet his boyish enthusiasm for the game is infectious as he celebrates each Packers success. A couple of Sundays ago… Read more »
“Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.” – Kenyan Proverb
Students who bully others tend to have difficulties with other relationships, such as those with friends and parents. Targeting those relationships, as well as the problems children who bully have with aggression and morality, may offer ideas for intervention and prevention. Those are the findings of a new study that was conducted by scientists at… Read more »
