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...
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Resolving Conflict is an Act of Love
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....
It’s Our Favorite Time of Year!
Watch the Video to Find Out Why As we kick off this new school year, we are thrilled to share heartfelt testimonials from students whose lives have been significantly enriched by our life coaching programs, leading to greater happiness and pride. Reflecting on the...
Taglines for a Great School Year!
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...
Does Your Summer Have Enough Fun & Adventure?
This month, we’re focusing on Fun & Adventure from the 12 Areas of Life. Here to share her Summer Fun design with you is Human Better EDU Director of Operations, Ayla Davidson. Press play to hear how she is not just “fitting in” the fun, but striving to make it...
Conquering the Epidemic of Loneliness
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...
What Teachers Really Want for Teacher Appreciation Week
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...
All I Need to Know I Learned in 6th Grade
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...
2022 Year in Review
Here are OUR answers to the 3 questions from last month Last month we invited readers to ask themselves three questions in service of a prouder, more engaged 2023. What did you accomplish in 2022? What do you want to leave behind from 2022? What will you create...
Have your proudest year yet
Martin Luther King Jr. Day had us coaches reflecting, as it hopefully did most Americans. We reflected on our core values, our service to others, our past, and our dreams for the future. At Human Better EDU, we believe that in order to create real change in your...
