Explain that some people believe that “I am not responsible for anything” and others believe that “I am responsible for the things that I...

“Not now, honey, I have work to do. You want what? Fine, whatever. As long as it won’t make too much of a mess. Huh? No, sweetie, I...

“Out tonight sweetheart? How can we? The twins have their project due on Monday; my report has to be ready by Tuesday; the laundry’s...

“I keep hoping that this is the one. No, he still doesn’t talk that much. But he’ll open up. Sure, he’s not that interested in doing...

“I’m telling you, the perfect person will show up at my doorstep. They will check off every single thing on my list. We will never have...

"Sure I remember our lunch plans. 1:00 right? Well, I guess I can make it for 12:00 if I change my doctor’s appointment. You want to...

You can offer your students the opportunity to practice the important job of responsible decision-making. This blog will offer a process...

The ultimate goal of our social-emotional teaching has been to empower students’ socially-emotionally intelligent choices. This can be...

You have the exciting opportunity to empower students to make a positive contribution to class, school, and community. The suggested...

This blog will examine the next steps in building social intelligence. We will address ways to build on students’ awareness of others’...

The most recent blogs have offered information and tools for managing emotions and building self- confidence. When students know how to...