15 Ways to Live Optimistically

By Dr. Jane BluesteinDecember 3, 2012June 9, 2022 Avoiding burnout, Counselors, Educators, General Interest, Gratitude and inspiration, Increasing Positivity, Parents, Self-care and Inspiration, Social and Emotional Growth, Students, Taking care of yourself encouraging optimism, faith, gratitude, happiness, learned negativity, optimism, persistence, possibilities Leave a comment

Increasing positivity, hope, and optimism in your life and the lives of your loved ones Some of us are wired to be optimistic and cheerful, even in the face of unrelenting challenges and obstacles. Others have to make a conscious effort to focus the positive. Wherever you are on this continuum, here are a few…

8 Ways to Live in Gratitude

By Dr. Jane BluesteinDecember 3, 2012June 9, 2022 Counselors, Educators, Gratitude and inspiration, Parents, Self-care and Inspiration, Students abundance, awareness, gratitude, modeling appreciation, noticing beauty, positivity, prosperity, reframing trauma 3 Comments

Tips for making your life more rich and positive. • Enjoy the beauty, richness, love, and opportunities that already exist in your life. • Express appreciation to people who do or give nice things to you. (Even if you receive a gift you don’t particularly like, you can still acknowledge the positive qualities of the…

The Dignity Stance

By Naomi DrewNovember 26, 2012May 21, 2022 Counselors, Creating community, Educators, Emotionally safe schools, General Interest, Health and Safety, Parents, Problem solving, Relationships, Social and Emotional Growth, Students, Taking care of yourself Leave a comment

Tips for responding to meanness or bullying by Naomi Drew Note from Jane Bluestein: Ms. Drew recommends teaching kids the following strategies. I think this information would also be valuable for adults in a similar situation.

Bullying Checklist for Kids

By Naomi DrewNovember 26, 2012May 21, 2022 Counselors, Creating community, Culture and Community, Educators, Emotionally safe schools, Health and Safety, Parents, Problem solving, School climate, Social and Emotional Growth, Students, Tolerance and Respect Leave a comment

Check Your Behavior Take this self-test to find out if you’re doing anything that’s considered to be bullying. Do you do any of the following on a regular basis? – Purposely try to make another person feel bad. – Make fun of people to hurt or embarrass them. – Engage in lots of name-calling. –…

“Bully” is a Four-Letter Word with Dr. Jo Ann Freiberg

By Dr. Jane BluesteinSeptember 30, 2012May 25, 2022 Creating community, Culture and Community, Educators, Emotionally safe schools, General Interest, Health and Safety, Parenting, Parenting, Parents, Podcast, Problem solving, School climate, Schools in Society, Social and Emotional Growth, Students, Teaching, Teaching Leave a comment

Emphasizing the language of respect Episode Summary: Dr. Jane Bluestein talks with Dr. Jo Ann Freiberg about what Freiberg calls “bully-mania,” referring to the hyper-reactivity and vigilance that has emerged in the shadow of the Columbine murders. They discuss the implications and limitations

No Kidding About Bullying with Naomi Drew

By Dr. Jane BluesteinSeptember 30, 2012May 25, 2022 Behavior Management, Creating community, Culture and Community, Educators, Emotionally safe schools, Health and Safety, Increasing Positivity, Intervening negative behavior, Parenting, Parenting, Parents, Podcast, Problem solving, School climate, Social and Emotional Growth, Students, Teaching, Teaching Leave a comment

A constructive approach to a serious subject Episode Summary: What bullying looks like and the impact it has on children. Dr. Jane Bluestein talks with Naomi Drew about bullying words and actions, which could include teasing, making fun of someone, name calling, giving someone dirty looks or rolling eyes, excluding someone, or any physical event meant to…

New Introduction to Magic, Miracles and Synchronicity

By Dr. Jane BluesteinSeptember 22, 2012May 25, 2022 Avoiding burnout, Books, Bookstore, bookstore, Educators, General Interest, Gratitude and inspiration, Parents, Self-care and Inspiration, Stationery item, Students, Taking care of yourself Leave a comment

A Journal of Gratitude and Awareness by Dr. Jane Bluestein, Judy Lawrence, M.S.Ed. & SJ Sanchez, M.P.A. An Introduction to the Second Edition (excerpt): Before there was a book, there was an idea, and the original title for this idea was Magic, Miracles & Synchronicity. However, as we began to develop the content, our publisher targeted the chapter…

Book: Magic, Miracles and Synchronicity

By Dr. Jane BluesteinSeptember 19, 2012November 21, 2022 Avoiding burnout, Books, bookstore, Bookstore, Educators, General Interest, Gratitude and inspiration, Health and Safety, Parents, Self-care and Inspiration, Social and Emotional Growth, Stationery item, Students, Taking care of yourself abundance, acknowledgement, appreciation, blessings, daily riches, freedom, gratitude, happiness, healing, journal, miracles, morale boost, positive attitude, reflection, self-care, silver linings, synchronicity, thanksgiving 1 Comment

A Journal of Gratitude and Awareness by Dr. Jane Bluestein, Judy Lawrence, M.S.Ed. & SJ Sanchez, M.P.A. Keep your focus on the positive! This life-affirming book will inspire you to reflect upon and document your feelings of gratitude and appreciation for the gifts of intuitive insights, “coincidences,” beauty, growth, accomplishment, help and support, and day-to-day miracles…

Book: Mentors, Masters and Mrs. MacGregor

By Dr. Jane BluesteinSeptember 19, 2012May 25, 2022 Beginning Teachers, Books, bookstore, Bookstore, Creating community, Culture and Community, Educators, Emotionally safe schools, General Interest, Leadership, Mentorship, Motivating cooperation, Parenting, Recognition and reinforcement, Social and Emotional Growth, Students, Teaching, Teaching Leave a comment

Stories of Teachers Making a Difference compiled by Dr. Jane Bluestein We are sold out of all remaining copies of this book, which is no longer in print. This book is in consideration for re-release. Please search online retailers for copies in the meantime. Remember that special teacher who touched your heart and mind, who…