I Am Wise Because I Learn From My Mistakes
Sometimes we make mistakes by being thoughtless, careless or not being mindful of our words and actions. Maybe we forget to do something,...
29 April, 2018
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‘Students in the school say this is one of their memories of me, “From the files of Sara Westbrook.” I share her messages from her monthly newsletters and parents have thanked me for giving them a guide. Kids talk about it when they go home and they don’t often share what goes on at school! Sara validates/reinforces what we are trying to do with our daily teaching/message.’
Rob Prouty ~ Principal ~ Barrie ON
How to Help Children Let Go of Judging Others
After seeing a UPower presentation, young people often share their thoughts and struggles with me in person and then later through social media...
18 April, 2018
Are you waiting for someone else to make you happy?
Let’s pretend I have a new friend and I think that because they like me, I’ll feel happy. At first I am really...
04 April, 2018
“I’m your parent, not your friend.”
I speak to a lot of parents and I often hear them say, ‘I don’t understand why my child behaves the way they...
21 March, 2018
Do You Allow Your FEAR to Stop You?
‘There’s been many times in my life Where I have doubted myself But I will achieve great things Because I refuse to give...
01 March, 2018
It’s OK to Love Yourself (Actually It’s Essential)
In February we are bombarded with the message to show your love for that special someone by giving gifts. And while it can be...
13 February, 2018
