Mindfulness and the Brain Parents, have you seen the awesome Parent University courses we offer, in partnership with Grand Rapid's own …
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Gratitude Exercises & Activities
Gratitude Exercises & Activities 1. Journaling Writing down a few things you are grateful for is one of the easiest and most popular …
GRPS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with Dr. Roby
The GRPS Family and Community Engagement office talked with Dr. Roby, our Superintendent, to learn about her commitment to diversity, …
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How’d You Do?
Check Your Answers Statement #1 - FALSE Attendance is less important during distance learning then during face-to-face learning. …
What is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)?
“Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve …
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Controlling moods
Self management is knowing how to control your behaviors and moods, and setting and working toward goals. It is one of five Social and …
Engaging conversations
Parents can engage in restorative conversations with their children. This includes asking questions about how they feel about certain …
Avoid the slide
Summer learning loss, also known as summer slide, is real. But unlike the slippery slope at the park, this one is neither safe nor …
Thinking it through
Decision-making involves two important processes: identifying the impact of your choices on yourself and others, and using empathy, …
Fixed vs. growth
People tend to hold one of two different beliefs about intelligence: Children with a growth mindset believe that intelligence can be …