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Tamara Strijack · Jan 27, 2025
The Connection Cure for Education: Keys to Emotional Health and Learning
In this book, the author, Julia Hotz, shares how more natural ways of treating physical and mental health challenges have been life-changing for many…Read more
Tamara Strijack · Oct 10, 2024
Fumbling for the Reins: Our children, screens and a run-away cart
We are up against an epidemic of screens that scream for our attention and distract from the things in life that matter most.
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When was he most himself? When he was growing and learning, and when he was becoming all he is meant to be? I
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Many times, instead of being swayed by the societal urge to push ahead, we need to pause - because sometimes a rest, sometimes retreat, is actually o…Read more
Tamara Strijack · Jun 19, 2023
Bridging and matchmaking: keeping connection alive in times of transition
Emotional safety is essential to learning. And the essence of emotional safety is the connection that the student feels with the teacher.
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Hannah Beach · Sep 15, 2022
Behaviour — what we see is often what we get: Seeing our way to new possibilities
This year, let’s see beyond behavior – beyond the literal of what is right in front of us. Let our seeing of what is not there yet, anchor us and gui…Read more
A movement activity for ages 5–10 where children study a leaf and use their bodies to become it. Includes tableau, group sharing, and a wind-and-leav…Read more
Hannah Beach · Sep 3, 2021
Heading Back to School – Finding Emotional Safety in Times of Stress
There is always a familiar feeling in the air as children head back to school. Nerves. Dread. Hope. Excitement. Worry. Who will my teacher be? Will I…Read more
Hannah Beach · Apr 29, 2021
Emotional Safety: Why kids need a safe space to feel, learn, and grow
Emotional safety is foundational to learning and growth. It is the container that holds the space that allows children to feel, to be curious, to car…Read more
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