Good People Everywhere: Building Community Support
In a recent group at school, a young boy came in and reported to us all that a friend of his had committed suicide the week before. The other students had lots of questions - How? Why? - and the feelings of fear and loss that come up when someone takes their own life....
Using Rewards
Recently, Jim and I were struggling with our weekly Children’s Program class. We had a few children who were having trouble getting themselves under control, and they, in turn, would throw the whole class off – a not uncommon experience for any classroom teacher! ...
Trick or Treat
Halloween can be a wonderful time for children to explore their imaginations. Or, as many teachers and parents can attest, it can be a nightmare of sugar-fueled overexcitement and big emotions. There's nothing wrong with "big energy"and excited children, of course.buy...
Yoga Calm Kids on KATU/ABC
Yoga Calm was featured on Portland morning program AM Northwest doing a Yoga Calm demonstration with kids. You have to see Brandon being interviewed by the host while holding side plank!