Appreciating the Bumps in April

You’ve made it! Spring break is almost here (or maybe you’re in the post-vacation haze of answering all those messages and getting re-started).

“Farch”: Finding Motivation in the Months that Seem Endless

After a long weekend in November, two weeks off in December, and holidays and snow days in January, the months of February

How Strengths, Mindfulness, and Intentional Practices Can Combat Student Apathy

Unfortunately, apathy is something we’ve all seen within some of our students, and perhaps we’re seeing even more of it in the aftermath of the pandemic. Students lacking motivation, care, or interest can feel like a heavy anchor that holds the class back from setting sail. It can even feel like a punch to the […]

Create a Calming Canteen and Feel the Benefits of Mindfulness

Create a Calming Canteen and Feel the Benefits of Mindfulness Materials and Directions: With your family, take a clean Plastic Bottle and squeeze a small amount of Glue into the bottle (1-2 squeezes, about the size of a quarter). Now add about 1 tablespoon of Glitter to the bottle. If you would like to add […]

Build Strengths. Be Mindful. All Month Long

After a hectic few weeks getting your kids back to school hopefully, your family is settling into a routine for the year. It can be tough to get things back on track, with busy schedules, homework, sports, after school activities, and so much more going on in your lives. This month we’re making it easy […]