5toThrive

Do you want to have more energy at the end of the day? Would you like help determining what to say yes to and what to say no to? Would you like to better understand the gifts of those around you? Join us this week as we explore our Character Strengths and how that awareness can end up giving us more energy and gratitude!

Organization is a learned skill. Here is how you can teach the young people in your life how to be organized…and it might be helpful for you, too!

“Yikes! I don’t know if I can take anymore!” Have you ever felt overwhelmed by pressure? It’s a horrible feeling, and yet if we can learn how to harness that pressure it can actually give us more focus, energy, and motivation. Join us to learn how to develop a positive mindset about pressure.

We know that cultures are comprised of active relationships. But what can we do to create a space for excellence? Please join our conversation to learn what you can do to create a culture of excellence in your home, classroom, and within your relationships!

Feedback is important, but how do we give feedback that truly makes a difference? Please join us for a conversation about what we can say to encourage others to give their best effort.

Culture stems from the word cultivate. The culture in our classrooms and in our homes is not fixed. It is something we create or cultivate by what we say and do. Join us for our conversation on creating a culture of belonging.

Almost half of the prison population is dyslexic! Three-quarters of students not reading at grade level by the end of third grade will never catch up. These are problems with solutions. Please join us as we discuss the link between poor literacy and future incarceration….and what we can do about it.

What are specific things you can do to build stronger relationships? Please join us this week as we talk with Prof. Jim Holman about the strategies that have endeared him to so many students!

Join us this week as we discuss the recommendation based off of hundreds of studies, and then make an informed decision about what is right for your students and your children.

Repetition is one of the fundamental skills needed for memorization. Listen to our discussion to understand what is happening in the brain when we memorize and why repetition is so crucial.