When are rewards helpful? Research shows that rewards are effective when we are trying to get someone to do something they don’t want to do…but there is a time when they can actually hurt motivation. Listen to learn more!

We all know children that are challenging. Most children are challenging at some point…chances, are we had our moments as well. What can we do when we are working with a child (or adult) that pushes our buttons?

How do successful people think? When we study the mind habits of people who are top performers, we see some common habits of thought. In this podcast learn how thinking about the past, present, and future can impact your wellness. We will also discover strategies to help our young people have this healthy mindset, as well.

When children are struggling or not meeting expectations, or even as adults as we struggle to accomplish what we want, this simple question can help us understand the root cause, and then take action from there.

The process of journaling about things you are grateful for actually rewires your brain. It is one of the simplest tools we have to promote well-being and positive relationships with others.

Different socio-economic classes have different rules and norms. Schools in America typically run on middle-class rules and values. It is our role to help all students learn how to find success within this system. Join us this week for a discussion on Ruby Payne’s work.

Several new reports suggest that young people today are struggling more than generations past in developing their identity. Identity is closely linked to security. What can we do as educators and parents to help young people develop a secure identity? Please joins us for our discussion.

Parents know the child, teachers understand education and learning, what a perfect partnership! Join us today as our guest Cindi Holman shares wonderful tips and strategies to help develop and grow the partnership that allows children to thrive.

We’ve all known children who just need a little extra something. Sometimes it’s difficult to put our finger on what it is. But we know that if something doesn’t change for this child, the future does not look bright. What exactly is an at-risk student and what can we do to help them develop to their full God-given potential?

How do you become who you are? Today we explore how personal identity is developed.