5toThrive

We’ve all had those moments when our intentions were good, but it wasn’t what the other person needed. How do we know when we should offer advice and when we should simply listen? Join us for our conversation on what is going on in the brain, and how that will help us understand how to respond. When do I offer advice or simply listen 5tothrive

How are you doing? How is remote learning going for your family? Join us for our conversation and gain five tips to support your efforts while your children are learning remotely. Tips for Parents on Remote Learning 5tothrive

How are you doing with our new norm of isolation? This can be a challenging time, but here are some tips and strategies we can utilize to help manage our minds and our time! Five Tips to Thrive During Isolation 5tothrive

Are you a parent with the kids home from school now? Are you a teacher looking for good resources to share with your students while they are home? Or maybe you are both! Please join us for a conversation filled with tons of resources to support you with your efforts! Resources for Learning from Home 5tothrive

Kids need to move! They are not meant to sit still for hours on end. But are children fidgeting more today than in the past? Is it really more difficult for them to pay attention? Please join our conversation! Why are kids fidgeting? 5tothrive

Most of us have a camera with us at all times and are taking more pictures than previous generations. Join us for our conversation on how this impacts our wellness. Pictures 5tothrive

What can we learn from video games that will help us make our teaching more engaging? Teaching Growth Mindset Through Gaming 5tothrive

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Murphy as he shares ways to be aware of and support children who may have special needs. Interview with Dr. Mark Murphy 5tothrive

We all know it is beneficial to be able to delay gratification, to put off immediate pleasure for long term desires, but we are not always good at it. This week we will discuss things you can do to become better at delaying gratification and realizing your goals! How to get better at delaying gratification 5tothrive

Trying to meet the needs of each individual learner can be time consuming and challenging. Join us for a conversation on how we can use one tool to meet the needs of every learner in our classroom, while using the same topic. Simple Strategy for Differentiation 5tothrive

We are not able to be stressed and also be in an optimal state for thinking at the same time. Join our conversation to learn what you can do so you are able to use the thinking part of your brain to help you resolve conflict. How to Resolve Conflict Using the Thinking Part of Our Brain 5tothrive

Conflict is unavoidable. Knowing your conflict style can help you resolve issues in a more effective way. Listen to learn more about your default conflict style and how awareness can give you more tools for resolving conflict positively! What is your conflict resolution style 5tothrive

Our minds struggle to learn brand new concepts, unless we can tie it to something that is already familiar. Listen to learn more about how we can use metaphors to help us understand new information. 075 - The Power of Metaphors for Learning 5tothrive

In order to become more resilient, we need opportunities to practice resilience. Click to learn more about helping children grow more resilient. 074 - Why we don't need to shield children from stress 5tothrive

We go through the day picking objects up and then setting them down. But do we do this mentally? Do we set down things from our past or do we try to carry everything from our past along with everything from today? Join us as we talk about the importance of teaching our young people how to put the past down. The past is heavy-you can put it down 5tothrive

Movement of our body and novelty for our mind are like Miracle Grow to our brain, they help it flourish! Join us for a conversation about a few simple, inexpensive, and practical ways you can sprinkle some Miracle Grow on your brain and the brains of the young people in your life. Exercise - Miracle Grow for the Brain 5tothrive

You know that feeling when you get really difficult news, and you are just not sure what is the right thing to say? Join us for a conversation as we explore how we can respond when those we love are hurting. What To Say At Difficult Times 5tothrive

What can we do as parents and educators to help our youth develop into servant leaders? Join us for a conversation with Jeremy Bock, the Executive Director of the Center for Christian Leadership at Wisconsin Lutheran College. Servant Leadership 5tothrive

Should children under the age of 5 watch content on phones, ipads, computers, and screens? If so, what is happening in the brain? How much is too much time? Join us for our conversation! Screen time for toddlers 5tothrive

We often hear that we should have high standards and expectations for young people, but how do you do that? Please join our conversation as we discuss specific things you can do to increase expectations. How to raise expectations 5tothrive

Do you want to have more energy at the end of the day? Would you like help determining what to say yes to and what to say no to? Would you like to better understand the gifts of those around you? Join us this week as we explore our Character Strengths and how that awareness can end up giving us more energy and gratitude! Character Strengths 5tothrive

Organization is a learned skill. Here is how you can teach the young people in your life how to be organized…and it might be helpful for you, too! Teaching Kids to be Organized 5tothrive

“Yikes! I don’t know if I can take anymore!” Have you ever felt overwhelmed by pressure? It’s a horrible feeling, and yet if we can learn how to harness that pressure it can actually give us more focus, energy, and motivation. Join us to learn how to develop a positive mindset about pressure. 065 - Coping with Pressure 5tothrive

We know that cultures are comprised of active relationships. But what can we do to create a space for excellence? Please join our conversation to learn what you can do to create a culture of excellence in your home, classroom, and within your relationships! Creating a Culture of Excellence 5tothrive

Feedback is important, but how do we give feedback that truly makes a difference? Please join us for a conversation about what we can say to encourage others to give their best effort. Magical Feedback 5tothrive