Why can it be so hard to talk to teenagers? In my years of teaching high school and coaching parents and teens, I have heard some of the funniest analogies about talking to teenagers. Can anyone relate? Why can it be so hard to talk to teenagers? So knowing all of this, how do we … The Tightrope of Talking to Teens
Mick Jagger sings so confidently about having time on his side, yet, most of us feel quite otherwise. As coaches, one of the most common complaints we hear is that people don’t have enough time to do the things they dream about such as starting a business, writing a book, dating, exercising regularly, you name … How to Get Time on Your Side
The Power of Acknowledgment in Corporate Teams Hey leaders, what if I told you that one of the perks of your job is that you get to make people feel great. No matter your industry, your title, or the number of people you manage, every leader, manager and CEO has the opportunity, and the privilege, … High Fives and Happy Vibes
More than a Starbucks Gift Card this Teacher Appreciation Teachers, this newsletter is devoted to you. Grab paper and pen or fire up a Google doc, because we’ve got a quick coaching exercise just for you. It’ll only take 15 minutes and could make your workday a whole lot brighter. May is Teacher Appreciation Month, … Teachers, 15 minutes to a happier work day
Let’s rewrite the things middle schoolers say. There are a slew of recent Tik Tok videos devoted to “Things Middle Schoolers Say” and they are full of snide comments, targeted insults, side eyes and insecure groupthink. None of that sounds too far off from my middle school experience. But wait, what if we could get … Middle School Matters
Do you agree? Of course February is a time for expressing affection toward those we love, but it is also an ideal time to address and resolve conflicts with people we are at odds with, as sometimes these negative relationships take up even more of our time and energy. At HB EDU conflict resolution is … Resolving Conflict is an Act of Love
By: Casey Seidenberg Dreading back-to-school? Do this! Do you have that familiar mix of back-to-school anticipation, dread, and impending “I’m going to get lost in the school maze” anxiety. What if I told you that you possess a secret weapon to transform your school experience? Enter the world of taglines – snappy one-liners that hold … Taglines for a Great School Year!
Earlier this month, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report called the “Epidemic of Loneliness” and advised on the “Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community”. In a nutshell, people are lonelier than ever, and since social connection and community are the most important indicators of happiness, lonely people need to create more connection in … Conquering the Epidemic of Loneliness
A friend, who works in education, recently told me that 50 principals, in a nearby school district of 209 schools, are planning to quit this year. That is almost 25% of the district’s leaders quitting in one year. It is not breaking news that teachers are struggling. According to Education Week, “More than a quarter … What Teachers Really Want for Teacher Appreciation Week
Some people say “all you need to know, you learned in Kindergarten”. Well, my students are learning all they need to know in 6th grade, and telling me they’ve never felt better. How many middle schoolers do you know who can say that? As I wrap up a Take Charge of Your Life class with … All I Need to Know I Learned in 6th Grade
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