Anger is believed to have three components (Lewis & Michalson, 1983): The Emotional State of Anger. The first component is the emotion itself, defined as an affective or arousal state, or a feeling experienced when a goal is blocked or needs are frustrated. Fabes and Eisenberg (1992) describe several types of stress-producing anger provocations that… Read more »
Have you ever watched kids On a merry-go-round? Or listened to the rain Slapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic flight? Or gazed at the sun into the fading night? You better slow down. Don’t dance so fast. Time is short. The music won’t last. Do you run through each day On the… Read more »
“Quit, give up, you’re beaten!” They shout at me and plead. “There’s just too much against you now. This time you can’t succeed.” And as I start to hang my head In front of failure’s face, My downward fall is broken by The memory of a race. And hope refills my weakened will As I… Read more »
Hi Gene, How are you? I hope you had a lovely Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year! Thanks for the video on Heavy Freddy. I was curious to meet him and you inspired me once again. I recommend your conference to everyone I talk to about kids. Question : How long would… 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
It takes Courage to care about each member of the family and the struggles they face! It takes Courage to care about friends and the daily test they encounter. To let them know you will stand by them through each struggle. It takes Courage to complete each commitment you make toward others. It takes Courage… Read more »
Using the items listed below. Rate yourselves with the “consistently, sometimes, or never” scale. I suggest that you discuss it together and encourage everyone to be open, honest, and of course, respectful. I hope it will help you focus on important issues and improve the “climate” at your house. Circle the best description after you… Read more »
By Perseverance “In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins not through strength but by perseverance.” – Jackson Browne
A Different Perspective In the middle of my tee ball lesson, a student came to me holding his crotch. He said you really need to listen to the bag. He said pleeeeeeease, listen to the bag. He began to moan. I put the bag to my ear and listened, and I then told him he… Read more »
When I use the question of the day tally reports, I make a check off sheet for the children to use. This check off sheet consists of an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper that has each child’s name and a small photograph. (The photos are extras from the photos that are put on… Read more »
