Is your mind ready for stress?
Managing Stress: Part 4
Managing Stress: Part 3
What are actions that you need to take when you are experiencing stress in the moment?
Managing Stress: Part 2
A key part of managing stress is mindset.
Managing Stress: Part 1
In a time of great uncertainty, our ability to identify and manage stress is critically important. Over the next five days, we will share strategies to help you manage your stress during these challenging times. If you follow along, by the end of the
A Dave Kinnoin concert
Chances are if you’ve enjoyed songs by Mickey Mouse, Kermit the Frog, Winnie the Pooh, Big Bird, Ariel, Jasmine, Belle, Sebastian the Crab, and Larry the Cucumber, you know Dave Kinnoin. Dave has written songs for some of the most beloved characters
Civility and COVID-19
Just four weeks ago, we were all going to work, planning spring break vacations, looking forward to graduation ceremonies, and walking into grocery stores assured that we could purchase every item on our list. Today, we are all dealing with challenges none of us expected just a month ago.
Character Champion – Julie Kopecky
Julie Morgan Kopecky has dedicated her entire 35-year educational career to the students and families at Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School. She believes that modeling good character is the best way to teach character. Julie says she is inspired by students
6 ways to help your child (and yourself) build a positive mindset
It’s easy to get caught up in the stress of everyday life. Here’s a few tips to keep a positive mindset. 3 Gratitudes – at some point during your day (perhaps at dinner) ask each member of your family to
The Artful Act of Giving
From guest contributors Dr. Michele Borba and Dr. Marilyn Price-Mitchell Much like the creative inspiration that flows through paint brushes and words of poetry, giving is an artful expression of caring for someone or something beyond ourselves. Most of us
Aaron Eilerts Community Service Award – Alicia Kamran
As a 5th grade student, Alicia Kamran established Fite Cure, a fundraising initiative to help make a difference for patients and families at Blank Children’s Hospital. Inspired by the treatment her sister received at Blank Children’s Hospital, Alicia set out