Thank you! Two simple but powerful words. The phrase “thank you” shows appreciation to others and demonstrates good manners. Since I was raised by an English mom, good manners were instilled in me from the moment I was born —…
From a Parent’s Perspective My alarm going off at 6:00 am on school mornings made me want to roll over, pull the covers over my head and go back to sleep. I knew exactly how my morning would play out. …
The “L” word The word “loser” has a certain stigma attached to it, but the truth is none of us like to lose. There have been arguments that losing builds character or there are always hidden lessons from them. While…
Tis the season to be jolly!! That may be true, but for some that is not necessarily the case. Seasonal depression is something many people struggle with. There are studies that show the change in season and less sunlight can…
Communication is an important aspect of any relationship. You know the saying: communication is key! What is it about communication that can damage a conversation? What key elements produce healthy communication? Here are a few helpful tips: Identify that communication…
Ghouls, goblins, ghosts, oh my!! With the spooky season upon us, it is important to not only acknowledge but also to manage fear and anxiety. Too…
There comes a point in everyone’s life when we have felt the sting of rejection. Some people find it difficult to move past such an incident, while others are able to shrug the rejection off with what I will call…
Picture this, here’s Johnny; he loves to watch TV dramas and finds that he cannot be motivated to learn unless he is shown captivating imagery. The teacher to which he is assigned, however, is dismissive towards visual based learning stimuli.…
Siri, how does one define artificial intelligence? Siri: Artificial intelligence is the ability for computers to access like speech recognition, learning, and problem solving, but also how machine learning can one day anticipate the physical as well as emotional needs…
Educational curriculum development in recent years tells us how needed renewed emphasis on mindfulness practices such as meditating can curtail depression and other social ills. In so doing, people across the country can and will experience a wellspring of positive…
