Author Archives: Kate Moore

Cyberbullying: The Hidden Crisis in Schools and How We Can Stop It

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In today’s digital world, teens and children are online more than ever for social interaction. While these platforms can enhance connection and self-expression, they also pose significant challenges — especially in the rise of cyberbullying. This growing issue in high … READ MORE

School absenteeism on the rise: 16 ways to support students

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There has been a notable rise in truancy among students in recent weeks after the Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia. Threats from phone calls have caused many parents to pull their kids from school.  September is National Attendance Awareness … READ MORE

Free Family Fun Printouts to Keep Mental Health in Check this Summer

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Support your kids’ emotional health this summer!  Social skills, emotional intelligence and self-care strategies are most effective when they are reinforced at home.  Every Respectful Ways course comes with a Home Connects printout, written in both English and Spanish. These … READ MORE

National SEL Week – 10 SEL Activities to Engage Kids Now

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There is a growing need for social and emotional learning – now more than ever.  Whether you’re a student, working adult, business owner or retired, every stage of life can benefit from skills that promote emotional growth and healthy relationships … READ MORE

International Friendship Month: 15 ways to help a friend

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  Why is friendship so important?  True friendships bring a sense of belonging and acceptance, while reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation from the world. When times get tough, feeling like you are not alone makes tough times more manageable.  … READ MORE

A Compliment Goes A Long Way: 50 compliments you can give right now

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Compliment (n):  A polite expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration. – Merriam-Webster   January 24th is National Compliment Day! Compliments produce a reward system in the brain that boosts motivation, self-esteem, and acts as a natural mood lifter. Compliment … READ MORE

Our Kids Deserve Better: What is SEL?

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By Contributing Author Jack Bernard. This Op-Ed piece was originally written for Respectful Ways. Sections of this article appeared in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, December 5, 2023             “Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Emotional Intelligence … READ MORE

SEL skills linked to increased student achievement

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Meridian Public School District credits Respectful Ways and PBIS with increasing their students’ social-emotional learning skills   Could SEL combined with educational frameworks in schools be a game changer? Increased student performance at Meridian Public School District suggests this is … READ MORE