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Lolita Schmalenberg wrote a new post, Transitions, changes and moving on, on the site Learning Services 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Transitions are defined as the passages, changes or movements from one position to another. A transition may be expected, gradual or sudden and depending on the person have a varying affect on their comfort level […]
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Lolita Schmalenberg wrote a new post, Staying safe and being healthy, on the site Learning Services 2 weeks, 2 days ago
The focus for in class guidance lessons this month is on safety. Every year I take time to remind students in grades 3-6 how to keep safe; at home, at school, in the community and while on vacation. As parents you […]
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Lolita Schmalenberg wrote a new post, Can You Hear Me Now? How to be an effective listener with your children, on the site Learning Services 2 months, 1 week ago
“Why do I need to repeat myself all the time? Why aren’t my children better listeners?” Often times when a parent complains their child is not listening what they really mean is, ‘my child is not obeying me’. Join […]
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Lolita Schmalenberg wrote a new post, What it means to be female., on the site Learning Services 2 months, 3 weeks ago
This year’s session of understanding sisterhood had an enthusiastic start. Over 40 girls from grades 6 & 7 joined together last Friday to share their own experiences, explore commonalities and generally give […] -
Lolita Schmalenberg wrote a new post, Understanding Sisterhood Returns, on the site Learning Services 3 months, 1 week ago
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Lolita Schmalenberg wrote a new post, Awesome Action, on the site Learning Services 3 months, 1 week ago
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Lolita Schmalenberg wrote a new post, Building Resiliency in Children, on the site Learning Services 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Grab a coffee and join Michele and I as we discuss the importance of resiliency and introduce the key concepts to fostering this skill in your child.
Click here for resiliency link
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Lolita Schmalenberg wrote a new post, Parent workshops – fall offerings, on the site Learning Services 5 months, 4 weeks ago
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Lolita Schmalenberg wrote a new post, The Pressured Child- Book Club, on the site Learning Services 5 months, 4 weeks ago
You are cordially invited to attend the first in a series of parenting book club discussions this December. Our first selection is The Pressured Child by Michael Thompson, PhD. The format will be small, group […] -
Lolita Schmalenberg wrote a new post, Grade 4 and Guidance this month., on the site Learning Services 5 months, 4 weeks ago
This month in grade 4 I have targeted the guidance lesson to focus on the related concepts of their Unit of Inquiry. Under the topic of bullying and bullying behaviors we have explored;
cause and effects of […]
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Lolita Schmalenberg wrote a new post, Guidance Groups Starting This Fall, on the site Learning Services 5 months, 4 weeks ago
The LS 3-6 Guidance office will again offer a series of small group sessions targeting specific behaviors / skill acquisition / or wellness issues. Two groups returning this month;
Families in […]
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Lolita Schmalenberg wrote a new post, Meet the Team, on the site Learning Services 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Curious about the two members to the Lower School Counselling Team? Well sit back as I introduce Michele Moskowitz and Jaime Wilde, our new lower school counselor Prep-2 and our new school psychologist.
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Lolita Schmalenberg wrote a new post, Here We Go!, on the site Learning Services 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Welcome back! This marks year 3 for me in the role of Guidance Counsellor at CDNIS and I am excited to continue offering a comprehensive program for your child. As in previous years a number of small group […]
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Lolita Schmalenberg wrote a new post, A Celebration of Sisterhood, on the site Learning Services 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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lolitaschmalenberg wrote a new post, Welcome Notes, on the site Learning Services 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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lolitaschmalenberg wrote a new blog post: Understanding Sisterhood 1 year, 1 month ago
This year one focus of the guidance program has been on empowering girls to have a more and positive self image while improving their relational skills. The program is offered to girls in grade 6 & 7, and focuses on providing a safe, educational and fun environment for girls to explore and share their feelings [...] -
lolitaschmalenberg wrote a new blog post: Save the Dates 1 year, 1 month ago
In May the Lower School Guidance Team is offering two workshops free for the CDNIS community. Helping the Helper: Practical strategies for enhancing the helper’s contribution to the household. Offered to domestic helpers. Please RSVP – robertgrantham@cdnis.edu.hk May 3 , noon to 2 in the LLAC lobby. (a light lunch will be provided) ADHA-…[Read more]
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lolitaschmalenberg wrote a new blog post: Know your Safe People! 1 year, 3 months ago
Part of our mandate as Guidance Councilors is to teach personal safety to students. This month the focus has been with G4 covering issues of ; safe people trusting your feelings / saying NO how to get away appropriate touch (private body parts) A difficult topic but necessary. The emphasis has been on empowering children to trust their feelings [...]
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lolitaschmalenberg wrote a new blog post: Active Parenting 1 year, 3 months ago
The first of a 4-week session on parenting begin this week. Among the topics of this session were 1. parenting styles 2. building mutual respect 3. allowing choices While at times being a more authoritative or permissive parent is a reasonable approach to the situation in general practicing the skills of being an Active Parent [...]
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lolitaschmalenberg wrote a new blog post: Social Thinking Skills Article 1 year, 4 months ago
Hope you enjoy this recent posting on the Michelle Garcia Winner Site about the 4 steps of communication. For more information please visit her site at http://www.socialthinking.com/what-is-social-thinking/michelles-blog Four Steps of Communication by Michelle Garcia Winner The four steps of communication help to define how the communicative…[Read more]
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