When you were a child, how many times did someone encourage you to say “Thank you?” Though it may feel like heckling, consistently encouraging your kids to express thanks is key to building a life-long practice of gratitude. Gratitude-building starts early. Very young children learn that people appreciate socially desired behaviors and this makes kids...Read More
Learning is challenging, especially for students with attention, organization and special learning needs. It’s not about happiness all the time. Positive Education doesn’t mean that you will be happy the whole time that you are learning, either. Instead, it is the scientific study and application of research findings from Positive Psychology and other related areas to education...Read More
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Whether your student needs more focus, organization or skills, we can help you leverage strengths to meet challenges. Perspective–Take the long view. Learn how most high-risk children display resilience and develop into normal, happy adults. Authenticity–Be honest with yourself. Were you always a perfectly behaved and motivated student? Parents tell us that the bumps along their way have...Read More
Whatever you do during this summer vacation, we hope it includes doing things that make you happy. Research shows that positive emotion (happiness) is the foundation of sustainable success. So go ahead–love your vacation! It will love you back in five important ways. Find out more. Get happy! Broaden your thinking–It’s essential for effective problem solving, mindful...Read More
Would you like more of what works well in your work, your family, and your life? Get it delivered right to your computer! Positive Psychology is the study of what works well. Learn from some of the world’s top practitioners in the field of positive psychology with an important webinar series. Over 30 graduates from the...Read More
Yesterday a 20-something client of mine who I’ll call Allison arrived at the office in tears. Her boss at the retail establishment where she works had called her out in front of a customer. It was not just embarrassing but confusing for the young woman since the supervisor ended her criticism by saying, “I’m just...Read More
Are you getting in enough bedtime reading with your children? Don’t let the busyness of your family and work-life separate you from the wonders of snuggling up–with your child(ren) and a good book. One of the best things that you can do with your children is to read bedtime stories together. There are many, many...Read More
Plagiarism, cheating, and other academic dishonesty are rightly taken very seriously by schools and universities. The problem is not new, of course, though plagiarism is easier in a digital world. Students often don’t make the connection between using information (which is what they do with apps and the internet quite seamlessly) and being academically dishonest....Read More
Almost everyone (even you!) procrastinates about something. People even claim that they do their best work under the stress of the last minute. Procrastination is a workable and even adaptive strategy when tasks require just a few steps, only basic skills, when the stakes are low, and when the need for depth of processing is...Read More
