I met Frankie the day I walked into his sixth-grade classroom as a fledgling student teacher full of fear and trepidation. I had just spent two years assisting at a day care center and had decided to go to teacher’s college to become a kindergarten teacher. What was I doing in a sixth-grade ... Views: 647
Death is a difficult subject for adults to understand. Children have an even harder time trying to grasp the concept. That someone they love is not coming back.
When a family experiences the death of a loved one, adults may try to explain to the kids that their deceased loved one is in ... Views: 739
The best-selling book, Kids Who See Ghosts opens the door to a topic that has been swept under a proverbial rig and not discussed openly. In some households, kids are told, “Hush. Don’t talk about that. Don’t tell any one. You’re crazy. You’re lying.” Also, very few professionals who work with ... Views: 839
Men have trouble asking for help and calling a coach is asking for help. It is a new field and people don't know much about it. Coaching is good for men because it is in the comfort of home; it is private. However, men don't call coaches until they have a crisis. Men often call a coach when they ... Views: 720
Parent support groups are a terrific way for parents facing similar, challenging situations in life to offer each other encouragement, share ideas, and generally reduce the stress of a trying time. Unfortunately, parent support groups are often started and led by Moms who have little experience ... Views: 751