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Playground Politics: Giving Children Tools to Solve Their Own Problems
Playground politics usually involve a spat among kids that often escalates, but goes unresolved, when adults step in. Here are some tips...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Dec 22, 2022
- 5 min
Meet Mary Ostrowski: Building Confidence in Children Through Creativity
Her work in education has given hundreds of children confidence to
learn and grow while providing parents tools too.
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Mary Ostrowski
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
Your Family Mission Statement: Serving as a Compass for Kids in Decision-Making
Just like a company uses a mission statement to guide its choices, so too can a mission statement be your family’s North Star.
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Mary Ostrowski
- Dec 22, 2022
- 2 min
The Power of Perspective: Helping Kids See Other Points of View And Why It Matters!
Perspective is a choice. You get to choose how you see and react to experiences. How can you introduce perspective to children? Read more.
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
A Book, A Non-Profit, and the Grand Canyon
Sometimes in doing things we like, we're able to create the biggest impact: writing and hiking to create awareness for children's mental...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 1 min
Teach Kids About Diversity
Have you ever judged a book by its cover? I’ve got to admit, I have — and not just the paper kind, but the people kind too. Have you ever...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
How To Teach Kindness to a Child
I’m on a quest for kindness. Not to say there isn’t any in the world, but I do mean to say we sure could use MORE of it. I’m on a quest...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
You ARE a good enough parent. Asking for help is not a weakness!
Parenting can feel isolating and full of uncertainty. You really are good enough, and reaching out to ask for help is NOT a weakness!...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
Teaching Children to Be Grateful
The holidays are all about the spirit of the season. How do I teach my children to be grateful every day of the year? Holiday Spirit...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
The Power of Reading Aloud to Kids
Reading aloud to your child daily is one of the most powerful tools you can use for building critical thinking, cognitive skills and...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
5 Love Languages
Anyone who loves a child (or was ever a child themselves!) understands just how important it is to boost their self-esteem and build...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 4 min
Building Resilience in Children
Learn how to build resilience in kids and give them the ability to move on after conflict or some sort of a setback. The Practice of...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
How Being Bored Leads to Creativity
What's wrong with being bored? Nothing actually. When a child is bored, typically one of two things happen. It never ceases to make me...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 4 min
Cultivating Joy
Joy is often used interchangeably with happiness. Yet there is a subtle, and very important, distinction between the two. Happiness vs...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
What does HATCHET Have To Do With Preschool?
I’ve worked with children from preschool through high school. I have found one ingredient successful students have in common:...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
What is the Main Purpose of a School Progress Report?
Reviewing a child's progress report can cause a parent's chest to puff with pride or collapse with worry. Focus on the journey over the...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 4 min
Organization Tools for Students
The more clear students are on what organizational tools and habits work best for them, the better prepared they will be physically and...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
4 Tips for Distance Learning
The Drizzle Effect helps show you how to build confidence your child and be successful in school. I don’t know about you, but after 3+...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 4 min
4 Common Things Parents Are Worried About For School Age Kids During the Pandemic + 4 Ideas To Help
Having young school-age children should be an amazing experience full of fun and laughter, while watching them grow and develop. 4 Common...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 1 min
Building Kids' Confidence: PODCAST with CFL magazine
Talking about building kids' confidence through self-expression -- the motivation behind my two children's books. You can’t always...
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