Supporting Learning for Children and Adolesce...

00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness 00:57 What is Mindlessness 05:42 Origins of Mindlessness 10:35 Defining Mindfulness 13:52 Blocks to Awareness 17:55 Blocks to Responding 20:10 Developing Skills and Plans 22:15 Clarifying Mindfulness vs Meditation 24:09 Downregulation Skills ABCD ...  Show more

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, provides a comprehensive guide to developing assertiveness skills, defined as the ability to clearly and respectfully state one's feelings, wants, and needs (0:34). Key Takeaways: Defining Assertiveness: It is characterized by honesty, ownership of one's ne ...  Show more

Everyone has their own unique blend of strengths and challenges. Giving kids opportunities to work on strengths is easy. But knowing how to guide and help them improve on areas where they struggle is not always so easy. Whether it's working through big emotions, giving up too eas ...  Show more

Techniques to help children with ADHD and learning disabilities plan assignments, finish homework without arguing, improve working memory, and much more from Susan Kruger, a certified teacher and reading specialist. 

This affirmation episode offers students a daily boost of validation, reassurance, and encouragement to support their efforts in the classroom. It provides a more positive perspective around the learning process and is designed to bolster academic confidence regardless of results ...  Show more

Just as consistent workouts strengthen physical muscles, regular engagement with educational opportunities enhances our capacity to learn. However, societal messages often discourage this mindset, leading many to abandon their potential. Drawing parallels between the gym and t ...