7 Ways To Build Resilience As A Family: Summer Edition
When families participate in activities together it helps children feel supported and confident, allowing them to learn skills to bounce back from life’s...
01 July, 2018
Blogs
‘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
Let Your Authentic Self Shine Bright
You don't need to hide your talents, ability, and personality in order to fit in and please others. A little fear of what others...
26 June, 2018
Kids May Not Be Listening BUT They are Watching!
As parents/educators, we want the best for our children/students. We teach them to act in a way that we believe will make them...
13 June, 2018
7 Ways To Build Your Child’s “Village”
You've probably heard the saying "it takes a village to raise a child". When children enter their preteen and teen years, many start...
14 May, 2018
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
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
