This week's guest post comes from Leah Lipschitz, and she shares her mindfulness journey, from first seeking it out, to incorporating it into her self-care routine. With the social-emotional health of our students, and also of our teaching peers, very much at the forefront of our modern lives, this blog post will be of interest to …
I love having conversations with my students regarding perception versus reality and encourage them to challenge the myths that their friends and parents have regarding teen behavior. This weeks blog post comes from Olivia Starr and does just that. Olivia is a Health Educator at the awesome Robert Crown Center for Health Education, who seek to positively impact …
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This blog post from Stephanie Kelln will hit home for many teachers who find caring for their students overwhelming at times. I know from experience that it's easy to let student trials and tribulations overshadow our own needs and those of our loved ones and if this continues it puts our own health at risk. …
Continue reading Put on Your Own Mask: Secondary Trauma in Education
This weeks blog post on the comes from Kim Comatas from Partners in Sex Education and I love the way in which she frames consent. Her simple, but effective approach shows just how easy it is to have conversations regarding consent in your classroom...irrespective of the age of your students. What’s the first thing you …
Knowing your 'why' is a powerful concept, and in this weeks post, Kathy Brophy shares her story of raising awareness of domestic violence, inspired by the death of a former student. The post, written as a reflection following recognition for her work, includes links to some great resources and I urge you to share her …
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