How Grownups can Empower Kids to Solve Social Problems Recently on my podcast I shared a common problem that I see with adults, when intervening in conflicts. It’s a mindset that, at first glance, seems like the right thing to do. Upon further examination, we...
How Worst Enemies Became Best Friends Abby’s story is one of my favorites to tell. It shares the two simple steps that one middle schooler used to respond to mean behavior and effectively stop it, in less than one week.This is why the “Peace Sign...
Simple Solutions to Mean Behavior Bullying is a major buzzword in schools and among families. It seems that everyone has an opinion on how to handle bullies and solve this complex problem. Typically the solutions offered cause more issues or require programming...
Squabbles™ Launch Party It was a joy to announce the launch of Squabbles™ with my dear friends. Over one year in the making, Squabbles™ is the improvisational role-play game that teaches students how to manage emotions, solve social problems, and stop bullying...
Reflecting on the Columbine Massacre Today, America reflects on the events of April 20th, 1999 at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. It was a tragic day that changed how we view school safety and made us hug our kids a bit tighter, each day. After the...
What is Momo? A scary face (known as Momo) is making another viral round on the internet, frightening parents and children. According to reports, the image suddenly appears on apps and websites such as YouTube, WhatsApp, Fortnight and Peppa Pig. It allegedly...
