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2024 Summer Counselor Conference
Registration for the online Summer Counselor Conference is underway! Many of you joined us last year for the first time, and I’m hoping you’ll join us again for even more learning and fun. It’s all online, so be my guest!…
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Teaching Kids About Respect
“I know rules are good for me. I can show respect. I look at others when they talk to me. I take good care of property.” – Regina Burch, Following the Rules (Creative Teaching Press) One of the most important…
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10 Self-Care Tips for Your Winter Break
It’s almost time for a much needed and very well deserved winter break. I really hope self-care will make your “to-do” list in the midst of everything you may have going on during your time away from school. Burnout is…
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The 12 Days of Good Attendance
The few weeks before winter break are a great time to focus on good attendance. In the post How Do You Encourage Good Attendance? I talked about one option called “Good Attendance is Coming to Town.” In the same fashion,…
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Peer Pressure: 5 Ways Kids Can Beat It
Learning to navigate negative peer pressure is an important topic for kids from elementary to high school. By providing tips and skills in elementary school, school counselors can give kids the tools they need to face those challenges. This knowledge…
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Self-Control: 26 Ways Kids Can Show It
As the school year progresses and students feel more “at home” and comfortable at school, you may see less self-control and more issues arising or teacher concerns centered around student impulsivity and inappropriate school behaviors. From kids needing self-regulation skills…
