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How to Raise a Kind Child….According to Harvard

Want to raise kind, empathetic, compassionate kids? Some secrets from Harvard shows parents how.

Academic AdvisementRebekka WhiteheadJuly 6, 2022parenting with purpose, holistic parenting, parenting tips, raising kids, raising kind kids, raising confident kids, empowering students, educational empowerment

The 6 A's of Good Parenting

The 6 A's of Good Parenting: How Affirmation, Acceptance, Appreciation, Availability, Affection, and Accountability.

Academic AdvisementRebekka WhiteheadJuly 4, 2022parenting, parenting tips, parenting with purpose, holistic parenting, parent book club, what parents can do, lawnmower parents, parent reading, parenting help, parent counseling, parent therapy, family parenting

Where's the Hurt? A Conversation with Atlanta Moms

Whether sitting in coffee shops or in round table discussions, I’ve leaned into the conversation with Atlanta moms to find out where the hurt is—in parenting, in school, and in families. In today’s blog post, we unpack how paying attention to the tension can be a catalyst for growth and change.

School PlacementRebekka WhiteheadMarch 4, 2022parenting, where's the hurt, expertise, family team, child's team, whole child, holistic education, holistic parenting

Stuck at Home With Your Kids? Here Are Some of My Favorite Resources to Structure Routine

Are you home with your kids during this COVID-19 “new normal?” If so, it’s important to schedule some routine and predictability into your daily schedules. I’ve curated some of my favorite resources below from my days in the classroom. All of these ideas can be adjusted based on grade level and age.

School PlacementRebekka WhiteheadApril 7, 2020things to do at home, covid-19, coronavirus, crafting at home, reading at home, reading list, daily reading, what to read next, go noodle, brain breaks, holistic education, holistic parenting

What Kind of Parent Are You?

Just like most things these days, parenting styles have become more and more specific—and thus, have resulted in additional labels to categorize parenting methods in this generation. In the classroom, I had a front row seat to the different personalities of parents and had the opportunity to aggregate this anecdotal research to determine classroom success. The results may shock you.

Academic AdvisementRebekka WhiteheadMay 13, 2019parenting, holistic education, holistic parenting, parenting with purpose, lawnmower parents, helicopter parents

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