Anger Management I also want to share a strategy for dealing with anger called Dunk it — Do it — Write what you are thinking “unedited”. “Dunk it” in the trash. — Then write an appropriate feeling And “do it”. – Barb Weston

The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it. –

Responsibility Needed Hello! You have reached the automated answering service of your school. In order to assist you in connecting to the right staff member, please listen to all options before making a selection: To lie about why your child is absent, Press 1. To make excuses for why your child did not do his… Read more »

Be of good cheer. Do not think of today’s failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles. – Hellen Keller

I have been a primary school teacher for many years now. Throughout my career there have been incidents in the classroom that have impacted me — more so than my students. One experience I remember as if it happened just yesterday. David was a student with some major learning difficulties — he struggled with most… Read more »

All I would tell people is to hold onto what was individual about themselves, not to allow their ambition for success to cause them to try to imitate the success of others. You’ve got to find it on your own terms. – HArrison Ford

Investor’s Business Daily has spend years analyzing leaders and successful people in all walks of life. Most have 10 traits that, when combined, can turn dreams into reality. Each day, we highlight one. 1. How you think is everything: Always be positive. Think success, not failure. Beware of a negative environment. 2. Decide upon your… Read more »

A Poem * RESPONSIBILITY believes the impossibility while irresponsibility accepts the status quo. * RESPONSIBILITY is unwaveringly persistent while irresponsibility is trapped in apathy. * RESPONSIBILITY is always on time while irresponsibility is frequently late. * RESPONSIBILITY gives freedom while irresponsibility binds and limits. * RESPONSIBILITY develops commitment while irresponsibility bathes in convenience. * RESPONSIBILITY… Read more »

For the kids who can’t sit still or are easily distracted try one of these alternatives… 1- T-Stool Shaped like a T. The child is taught to balance on the T. Usually the T Stool is carpeted on the top board. They are guaranteed to sit for much longer since it’s a constant balancing act…. Read more »

Why Democracy Needs Moral Truths The public understands weakening morality as a behavior that is increasingly uncivil. That is, behavior that reflects a rejection of legitimate authority and a lack of respect for others . Neighbors not being neighborly. Children disrespecting adults. Declining loyalty between employers and employees. The absence of common courtesy, such as… Read more »