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I Accidentally Misgendered Someone! How Should I Respond?

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Seeing Things Differently: Viewpoint Diversity in Education

Seeing Things Differently: Viewpoint Diversity in Education

More than an Athlete: Prioritizing Mental Health in High School Sports

More than an Athlete: Prioritizing Mental Health in High School Sports

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Helping Your Child Have Healthy Friendships

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Helping Your Child Have Healthy Friendships
Navigating childhood friendships can be tough for parents, especially when your child is dealing with a "frenemy." This kind of friendship can be confusing and hurtful, leaving parents unsure how to best support their child. In this blog post, Catherine Mallam, Shipley's Lower School Director of...
Teasing, Bullying, and Conflict: What’s the Difference?

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Teasing, Bullying, and Conflict: What’s the Difference?
The third grader was pensive as he described interactions with a classmate. “My mom is really upset because she thinks I’m being bullied,” he told me, “but I think I’m being teased.” Turns out, he was right! The words teasing, bullying, and conflict are often used interchangeably, but they describe...
More than an Athlete: Prioritizing Mental Health in High School Sports

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More than an Athlete: Prioritizing Mental Health in High School Sports
Most of us are familiar with the positive mental and physical benefits of playing sports: regular exercise, strong social bonds with teammates, and a way to relieve stress and anxiety. Being an athlete builds positive character strengths and develops leadership skills that translate to other areas...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Facilitating Brave Conversations with Kids

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Facilitating Brave Conversations with Kids
Kids need us to be brave so that they can be brave. When I’m feeling fearful and uncomfortable, that’s usually the biggest sign that my students need to have the very conversation I’m afraid to have. This resource, which I call “The Do’s and Don’ts of Facilitating Brave Conversations with Kids,” is...
The Kids Are Alright! How Building Resilience Can Help Us Thrive During the COVID-19 Era

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The Kids Are Alright! How Building Resilience Can Help Us Thrive During the COVID-19 Era
For most of my career, my mantra regarding avoidance of difficulty has been, “Don’t let children believe ‘The world is dangerous,’ or ‘I can’t handle it.’ One of the problems with the COVID-19 crisis is that some activities that were previously considered normal and non-threatening (e.g. shaking...
75 Books for Social Emotional Learning

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75 Books for Social Emotional Learning
Research shows that Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs like Shipley’s Social, Emotional, Ethical Development (SEED) program can positively impact children’s mental health, social skills, and academic performance. (Taylor, Rebecca D., et al. “Promoting Positive Youth Development Through...

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