In this mini episode, you’ll learn the important nuanced distinction between normal relational conflict, mean behavior, and legitimate bullying and how to address each one within the classroom. If you want to support your students to become resilient, independent, and empowered, this is the episode for you! This is an episode every educator and parent … Continue reading E 6: Is it Bullying or is it Normal Conflict? How to Spot it, What to Do About it, and What to Say to Save the Day (with Dr. Shimi Kang)
E 4: Three Simple Ways to Beat the #1 Health Epidemic- Becoming Happier as an Educator, Parent, or Student (with Dr. Shimi Kang)
In this episode, you'll meet a remarkable woman who will share simple actionable tips to help your students and colleagues combat the #1 health epidemic of the 21st century, stress. You’ll learn the surprising way our bodies react when we’re in crisis and a proven three-step approach to teach your students resiliency in the face … Continue reading E 4: Three Simple Ways to Beat the #1 Health Epidemic- Becoming Happier as an Educator, Parent, or Student (with Dr. Shimi Kang)
Seth Godin: What is School For?
As an educator, have you ever found yourself stumped by the question, "Why are we even doing this?" or have you ever been graced with the inevitable "Is this on the test?" query? In this very special episode, I talk to the one and only Seth Godin about disrupting the industrial model of education, helping … Continue reading Seth Godin: What is School For?
Back to School: Tips for Success (Part Two)
In this special episode you’ll learn and hear: a unique way to connect authentically with families during your first week in the classroom a great way for students to get to know each other and the staff within your school an awesome hands-on activity to start your first day off right and a list of … Continue reading Back to School: Tips for Success (Part Two)
E 37: I Lost My Daughter to Fentanyl
Fernand Magnin of Victoria, Canada lost his daughter to a fentanyl overdose in May 2016.
Paintbrushes, Lizard-Brain and My First Faux Pas
With a paintbrush gripped by my little inexperienced fingers, I’ll never forget the way his voice drove the chills over my skin in unrelenting waves. I froze like prey before a victorious predator, time stood still, my heart exploded out of my chest. I was barely breathing. Pointing an accusatory finger at me with furious … Continue reading Paintbrushes, Lizard-Brain and My First Faux Pas
Camping…in a Nutshell
Camping...in a Nutshell: "Whispering empty threats, in a desperate plea for just a few more minutes of elusive, delicious slumber. Despite the challenges, there’s something about camping that has us coming back to it again and again."
How These Well-Intentioned Compliments can Contribute to Devastating Inner Struggle
“You’re so strong!” “You’re so smart!” “You’re so nice!” How many times have we uttered these phrases, with the intention of bestowing our greatest admiration upon the receiver in front of us, whether a child, a colleague, a family member or a friend? The truth is, when you’re told that you’re a certain way over … Continue reading How These Well-Intentioned Compliments can Contribute to Devastating Inner Struggle
The Magic Ratio you Should Employ to Ensure Success in your Relationships at Work, School, and Home
The Magic Ratio you Should Employ to Ensure Success in your Relationships at Work, School, and Home When we think about the little people in our lives who are already faced with fighting larger battles than we will ever know, empathy and compassion kick in, urging us to be diligent with our word, lean … Continue reading The Magic Ratio you Should Employ to Ensure Success in your Relationships at Work, School, and Home
Frazzled Much? 5 Mindfulness Strategies you can use Starting Today!
Frazzled much? I don’t know about you, but this merry-go ‘round we’re all riding seems to have gone into overdrive and my fingers are desperately grasping to keep my hat firmly planted upon my head. We all have a plethora of things to do. Lunches to pack. End-of-the-school-year presentations to watch. Deadlines to meet. Gardens … Continue reading Frazzled Much? 5 Mindfulness Strategies you can use Starting Today!
Morgane Michael 