Posts tagged: Attention

As long time fans of Toy Story, my children were excited to learn Buzz’s backstory. They watched as Buzz and Alesha…

“Thank you.” Two simple words we teach children when they’re small and hope they will use often. Giving thanks…

Setting small spiritual goals each day is one way that children can take responsibility for their own moral and ethical…

A few years ago, I taught a child who struggled with managing his emotions in group settings. He was unhappy about his…

Sorting through a box of old school papers, I found a story one of my children wrote in 2nd grade. Her teacher had…

Mindfulness practices help children to become more self-aware. When they spend time being present with themselves, they…

Getting to know the children with whom we work is essential. We learn their names and perhaps ask about their favorite…

Mass shootings have become commonplace in the U.S. No matter how a parent feels about gun control, the thought of…

Mindfulness is all the rage these days, and rightly so. When children take a few moments to focus their attention, they…