by Tom Shefchunas | Oct 21, 2015 | Be Present, Students
I’ve been thinking about the power words have in our relationships with children and students. It is truly amazing what a few carefully-worded and well-timed statements can do to a life. I know that is true in my life. I know that it is true in the lives of the...
by Danielle Schneller | Jun 9, 2015 | Create A Safe Place, Make It Personal, Preschool
“For the most part, young children simply trust you because you are older. And trust is important if you are going to help your few clarify their faith. But the truth is, every year a child grows older, that trust is harder to earn. It’s like they start to hold back....
by Elle Campbell | Nov 17, 2014 | Be Present
We’ve probably all seen the power of celebrating traditions in our families (just think about your favorite childhood memories – I’m guessing a bunch of them will be connected to a family tradition or two). But have you ever thought about harnessing...
by Jon Grunden | Feb 12, 2014 | Be Present, Students
It’s February, and in my part of the country we have already experienced 89” of snowfall this winter. In fact as I look out the window right now, there are massive piles of snow everywhere, and according to the local news, more snow on the way this evening. I don’t...
by Gay Tucciarone | Jan 28, 2014 | Be Present, Create A Safe Place, Preschool
This past week, I had an unusual experience – I gladly let one of my few steal the show for a few minutes! That is not something that happens too often, we try to share everything, including each other’s time. Each week, I find myself prompting one of my few (usually...
