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Emotional IntelligenceMarilyn RobbLatest ArticlesEffects of school- real or imagined? School affects everyone in positive and negative ways, in subtle and not so subtle ways. Some of these effects are hard to recognize and relate to those early school memories, therefore they are hard to work through in order to reclaim our full intelligence. Depression and suicide in young people:the continuing debate
This article presents some information on the recent (or maybe not so recent) controversy about the link between anti-depressant drugs and suicide tendencies in young people. Mental Health in Schools. Part 2. A mentally healthy mind. Some references and leads to information about what is a metally healthy mind and how to determine this in children. Mental Health in Schools: Introduction This article emphasises the importance of understanding the whole concept of mental health and its impact on children. It also examines some of the factors that are in the way of effective change in our schools. This is a review of the book-"The Emotional Development of Young Children: Building an Emotion-centered Curriculum" by Marilou Hyson. Let's put the joy back in teaching and learning A recent article reminded me that we need to persist in our efforts to have schools be joyful places and that there is strength in numbers. Adults can never be reminded too much of what it was like surviving the teenage years and the support and encouragement that teens need from them.
Stress is not age specific. Though the stress causing fctors in children may be different from those in adults, the body's physiological and psychological responses are the same. When punishment becomes praise This is a comment and response about how punishment can be confusing to look like it is effective. Holiday time is upon us. In order for the holidays to be as enjoyable for children as they are for us, here are some tips to keep in mind. |
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