Parenting 101: “Everyone is Doing the Best They Can”
Hey parents, do you want to play the role of enforcer or teacher? Remembering that your child is doing the best they know how to do will help you remain calm and avoid unnecessary stress.
Choice Theory
Choice Theory, developed by psychiatrist William Glasser, asserts that individuals are motivated by a never-ending quest to satisfy 5 basic needs woven into our genes.
Watch Your Language!
Our language impacts (and reveals) our thinking. When we ask, “How do we motivate kids?” we reveal a nonconscious belief that motivation comes from the outside. It doesn’t.
Koraunui School: A New Zealand School On the Journey to Quality
A New Zealand school continues to make significant progress (socially, behaviorally, and academically) after adopting the principles and practices of choice theory. This is an inspiring story of moving from chaos to quality.
“5 Strategies to Engage & Inspire” Webinar: Follow-Up Q&A
Do students with career goals do better in school? Do we work only for pay? Bob Sullo addresses questions and comments made after his webinar “5 Strategies to Engage & Inspire Kids to Work Harder in School.”
Giving Kids What They Need
The holiday season is upon us and kids everywhere are telling parents what they want. For a moment, let’s focus on what your kids truly need to be happy. It won’t cost you a dime. It only requires time and effort to raise your kids to be happy, responsible, and productive.
Motivation Comes From Within
Even when positive reinforcement appears to be effective, people are really motivated from the inside out. A classroom example illustrates that we are internally motivated.
Testosterone, Aggression, and the Power to Change
A study of fathers offers compelling evidence that our actions have a profound and direct impact on our physiology.
Choice Theory
What is Choice Theory? Developed by psychiatrist William Glasser, Choice Theory states we are motivated by a never-ending quest to satisfy the following 5 basic needs woven into our genes: to love and belong, to be powerful, to be free, to have fun and to survive.
Perseverance and The Relentless Pursuit of McNuggets!
A parent who attends an awards ceremony for her daughter discovers just how destructive external rewards are.
Cheating on High-Stakes Testing: Can You Believe It?
Another cheating scandal, this one in Atlanta, Georgia, where 178 teachers and administrators have been accused of cheating to raise student scores on standardized tests. Despite numerous revelations of cheating in recent months (and accusations and suspicion in other high-profile districts), the public remains “shocked” and “appalled” each time a new scandal comes to light.
