Posts Tagged Handling Differences

Celebrate the Differences

On October 12, 2017   /   Blog, Effectiveness  
Cracked Pot

I’ve long asserted that we should celebrate the differences in people rather than pose them in a negative light. Unfortunately, many people see their differences as flaws, and they view their diversity in a negative way. But in reality, our differences are not flaws; rather, they are what make us unique. They key is to focus on the positive aspects of our diversity.

This topic reminds me of the story about the cracked water pot. A water-bearer in China had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole that he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water.… >>>

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Discipline Without Stress Newsletter – July 2014

On July 13, 2014   /   Discipline News, Newsletters  

—Volume 14 Number 7

IN THIS ISSUE:

  1. Welcome
  2. Promoting Responsibility
  3. Increasing Effectiveness
  4. Improving Relationships
  5. Promoting Learning
  6. Parenting
  7. Discipline without Stress (DWS)
  8. Reviews and Testimonials 

     

1. WELCOME

MONTHLY QUOTE: 

It’s not only what you look at but how you see it. –Henry David Thoreau 

2. PROMOTING RESPONSIBILITY

Following are two messages I recently received.
1)
“The last six years that I taught I used your system in my Kindergarten class and found it to be very successful. I believe in your system. I am now retired and do some substitute teaching. The school system that I work for has adopted PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports). Next year I have been asked to do a long-term position from the start

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