Children who are given opportunities to practice making decisions often become more comfortable using their voices, thinking ...
“Yes, ma’am.” I’ve said those two words more than any other phrase in my life. Growing up in the south, my family was big on traditional ways of showing respect. Words like “ma’am” and “sir” were as ...
FAMILY TIME — Movies have a way of teaching us essential life lessons, sometimes without us even realizing it. Interestingly enough, some of the best lessons come from films made for children that the ...
Deborah Meier continues her conversation with Harry Boyte. To read their full exchange, please visit here. Dear Harry and friends, This is good practice for us both precisely because we agree on so ...
The most common belief in Western societies is that children need to learn respect by following the directives of their parents and other adults. It is presumed that children have to learn to suppress ...
What teacher does not want a more respectful classroom? Days are packed full with new content to teach, tests to give and grade, and unexpected demands on teachers’ time and attention. Students’ ...
Respect is something often spoken of as a value but felt mainly later on in life. 'Respect learned in early childhood helps produce responsible adults.' This simple statement is full of the power of ...
The most common belief in Western societies is that children need to learn respect by following the directives of their parents and other adults. It is presumed that children have to learn to suppress ...