Facilitating Growth

02/15/2017

Reminders on how to have BETTER conversations with people. Listen, learn and be amazed!

When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations -- and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients of a great conversation: Honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy...

02/01/2017

"I'm sorry" is more powerful than you may think!

Showing emotional vulnerability and recognizing your own mistakes is viewed as a positive trait, and a sign of strength that can bring people closer to friends and family. Put your ego aside and choose LOVE.

http://tinybuddha.com/blog/power-apologizing-saying-sorry-important/

Apologizing can be hard because it takes humility and vulnerability. But it can save relationships and open the door for healing.

01/28/2017

http://www.mindful.org/getting-kids-unhooked-smartphones/

Setting guidelines around kids' tech use starts with the habits and conscious choices of parents. Mark Bertin, MD, shares tips on how families can be mindful with their tech.

01/25/2017

Here are some strategies and techniques that can help with ADHD.

http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/10-symptoms-adult-adhd

Think you might have adult ADHD? While you’ll need to talk to your doctor to be sure, WebMD describes 10 symptoms to look for.

01/19/2017

Unpack your ADJECTIVES! A fun video to share with your kids. What adjectives can they unpack? Make it into a fun learning game.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_y5SlAZIkTI

Adjectives Schoolhouse Rock

01/18/2017

A powerful video worth watching.

What does it take to make a "happy, motivated and creative human being?" We need to "redefine what SUCCESS is" to our children.

http://youtu.be/swjhYnRF3aI

Featuring the heartbreaking stories of students across the country who have been pushed to the brink by over-scheduling, over-testing and the relentless pres...

01/17/2017

We all have different visions of true "success". Whatever your view of success is, keep strengthening those characteristics that build a strong foundation. A great metaphor...worth sharing!

01/16/2017

Very powerful story!

http://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight

Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions -- motion, speech, self-awareness -- shut down one by one. An astonishing story.

01/13/2017

Drama classes and learning through "scripting" is a great way for children with High Functioning Autism to learn better social skills!

http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/06/boosting-social-skills-in-autistic-kids-with-drama/485027/

Schools are exploring new ways to teach children the rules of informal interactions.

01/12/2017

Understanding the way someone learns makes you a BETTER teacher.

01/11/2017

Do you need assistance with navigating the IEP process? Facilitating Growth can educate, support and guide parents to help their children get the school support they need.

01/11/2017

Academic Intelligence (IQ), Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Social Intelligence (SQ) are all needed to be successful!

Understanding the 5 categories of Emotional Intelligence

http://psychcentral.com/lib/what-is-emotional-intelligence-eq/

For most people, emotional intelligence (EQ) is more important than one's intelligence (IQ) in attaining success in their lives and careers. As individuals our success and the success of the profession today depend on our ability to read other people’s signals and react appropriately to them. Theref...