Tag: resilience

4 Ways to Fight the Winter Blues

Turn Funky February into Fun February That Funky February feeling that hits people living in the Northern Hemisphere is real. Studies have shown that people living further from the equator experience more winter blues, as well as more seasonal depression (SAD).* The best way to fight the winter blues is by being purposeful… Continue Reading “4 Ways to Fight the Winter Blues”

4 Easy Gratitude Exchanges for Festive Meals

This week, whether you are having an intimate meal with 1-2 people, joining forces with a dozen relatives and friends, or eating takeout, try one of these Gratitude Exchanges to bring the real spirit of the season into your home. Hint: This is not like saying grace,… Continue Reading “4 Easy Gratitude Exchanges for Festive Meals”

Four Ways to Boost Your Resilience

For many of us, individually, and for our community more broadly, the past few months have brought several losses: lives lost to gun violence and illness; confidence in our ability to overcome COVID-19 lost to a barrage of alarming news; a nationwide loss in our collective… Continue Reading “Four Ways to Boost Your Resilience”

Get Kids Involved in Interviewing an Elder

Download PDF version of Get Kids Involved. MORE RESOURCES FROM STORY CORPS StoryCorps Education World: lesson plans and resources to help young people: Discover the power of their own voice Learn about the importance of listening Gain empathy and understanding for people who are… Continue Reading “Get Kids Involved in Interviewing an Elder”

What Do Students Really Need?

Of course there is no doubt that our students are in need of many things. As schools are being asked to do more with less, educators can begin to feel like magicians, juggling priorities and pulling tricks out of their top hats. Yet, the… Continue Reading “What Do Students Really Need?”