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Prepare the Child for the Road, Not the Road for the Child, by John Scardina, School Psychologist

by wcfriends | Feb 17, 2021 | Education, Parenting, Quaker Education, Uncategorized

When I was growing up, if there was a problem at school, the consequences at home would far outweigh the consequences in school. My parents believed in accountability, and they never would have dreamed of disputing the word of a teacher. While there can certainly be...

Sparking the Imagination in Pre-Kindergarten

by wcfriends | Jan 25, 2021 | Education, Outdoor Classroom, Parenting, Quaker Education, Service, Uncategorized

  The Pre-K students sat quietly while their teacher drew this picture. “What is it?” she asked. After listing their answers, she asked, “Who is right?” The children first answered “me!” or named a friend, but then began to...

Talking to Children About Politicl Events: Love Over Fear by School Psychologist John Scardina

by wcfriends | Jan 21, 2021 | Education, Parenting, Quaker Education, Uncategorized

                                                Talking to Children About Political Events: Love Over Fear by John Scardina, WCFS School Psychologist This has been an eventful new year thus far, and many of us have had to sort out for ourselves how we process what we...

“Creating an Anxiety Toolbox,” from WCFS School Psychologist John Scardina

by wcfriends | Apr 8, 2020 | Parenting, Quaker Education

  Creating an Anxiety Toolbox in Uncertain Times from WCFS School Psychologist John Scardina (four minute read) We certainly need tools right now to deal with our national health emergency. Anxiety is a natural reaction to uncertainty about the future, and...

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