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All thoughts that come into a human mind are not the same. Some of these thoughts are positive, and others are negative. Researchers believe that most of our thoughts are negative, and if we don’t find a healthy way to cope up with these thoughts, they can end up causing severe damage. Negative thoughts can crumble the best of us. So, if you think that you are being drowned in the sea of negative thoughts, you are not alone. Every person in the world goes through such feelings. Everyone is riddled with questions like: “What if I am not good enough?” or, “What if I fail?” If you want to ensure that you are not caught in a crippling chain reaction that takes you down to the bottom of misery …

There are many who are concerned over the push by President Donald Trump and his Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, to reopen the nation’s schools in the fall. The contagious nature of COVID-19 and the devastating impact. the virus has had on the nation has many questioning the safety of such a decision, in light of the mandatory closures of school facilities and arrangements made for distance and virtual learning made last spring. As students of all ages rely on the schools and staff for stability and safety, there are several elements that must be considered before blindly reopening classrooms to routine education and instruction.  Socio-emotional problems may include anxiety depression and stress issues. The Need for Clear Socio-Emotional Learning   From a young age, children require instruction in areas of social and emotional skill development. …

Gathering the family around dinner tables and fireplace mantels this holiday season will be a tradition for many people. Enjoying time with the family during the holidays helps to bring everyone together and develop a stronger bond between one another. Some struggle with enjoying this time together and it’s understandable to be curious about what options you have to enjoy the holidays together as a family. Some of these things might be ideas that you’ve never thought about doing and others might have been right underneath your nose this entire time. Read on to find the seven things families can enjoy together this holiday season. Family dinners Bringing the family together at the dinner table this holiday season can really help everyone bond by getting to see friendly faces. It’s …