Press Release: Ready for a Calm and Focused School Year? What Educators Can Do to Cultivate Well-Being
Kingsville, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/17/2023 -- Host Lynn McLaughlin is joined by Jodi Nolin, an educator with over 25 years of experience. Whether you are a new teacher or seeking ways to calm your classroom, this podcast is your guide to fostering well-being and non-reactivity in both teachers and students. Inspired by the pioneering work of John Jon Kabat-Zinn and 40 years of data and research, we'll discuss the compelling evidence behind the effectiveness of mindfulness practices in reducing stress, enhancing attention, and fostering resilience in students and educators.
Jodi shares personal and professional experiences and practical techniques she is using in classrooms as a special assignment teacher, helping educators cultivate calm and focus within themselves and their students. From kindergarteners to high school seniors, Jodi shares valuable, inclusive lessons and strategies that are available and can be applied throughout the entire K-12 journey.
How has this transformed educational environments and improved overall well-being? Jodi guides us through a lesson, "What's Your Superpower?" Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to create a calm and focused learning environment from the very start of the new school year.
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Kingsville, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/17/2023 -- Host Lynn McLaughlin is joined by Jodi Nolin, an educator with over 25 years of experience. Whether you are a new teacher or seeking ways to calm your classroom, this podcast is your guide to fostering well-being and non-reactivity in both teachers and students. Inspired by the pioneering work of John Jon Kabat-Zinn and 40 years of data and research, we'll discuss the compelling evidence behind the effectiveness of mindfulness practices in reducing stress, enhancing attention, and fostering resilience in students and educators.
Jodi shares personal and professional experiences and practical techniques she is using in classrooms as a special assignment teacher, helping educators cultivate calm and focus within themselves and their students. From kindergarteners to high school seniors, Jodi shares valuable, inclusive lessons and strategies that are available and can be applied throughout the entire K-12 journey.
How has this transformed educational environments and improved overall well-being? Jodi guides us through a lesson, "What's Your Superpower?" Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to create a calm and focused learning environment from the very start of the new school year.
https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/145843/cultivating-well-being-for-a-calm-and-focused-classroom
If you have any questions about the show or would like to advertise your products or services, please contact Dee Daniels, Senior Executive Producer at dee.daniels@voiceamerica.com.
About Jodi Nolin
Personal experiences as a youth such as living abroad, traveling around Europe, the Middle East and Africa are a treasured part of who Jodi is. Courses such as Transpersonal Psychology and Introduction to Yoga were invaluable to her growth, expanded her mind and sensitivity, decreased stress and increased feelings of calmness and happiness. She has a life-long love of mindfulness with continued learning through Mindful School's courses and personal reading.
Working as an Educator for 25 years, now on Special Assignment for Student Well-Being, continues to be an incredible and rewarding journey. Her core values include a strong belief in continuous personal/professional growth, implementation of innovative programs and integration of mental health and environmental education across curriculum areas. Integrated mental health strategies are synonymous with the well-being of students and the school community. She is dedicated and committed to the social/emotional and academic growth and development of all students/educators.
Her family is her priority and she deeply cherishes all of them. She enjoys cooking/experimenting with plant-based recipes that are delicious and healthy. Challenges inspire Jodi. It is her passion to walk more gently, mindfully, on the earth, living from her heart center. She is passionate about sharing the benefits of mindfulness practices, well-being, and all things eco-friendly, helping people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.
Visit Jodi at: https://twitter.com/JodiNolin
About Lynn Mclaughlin
Lynn McLaughlin has served in many roles as an educator… Superintendent, Principal, Vice-Principal, Teacher, and Educational Consultant in a board of over 35,000 students. Lynn's professional speaking experiences have been local, provincial, and international. She is passionate about children's emotional well-being and what we as adults must do to ensure our children have the skills, mindset, and strategies to be successful and happy in today's world.
As a best-selling and award-winning author, Lynn has now teamed up with her niece, Amber Raymond, to co-author a children's book series titled, "The Power of Thought." Both are passionate about being proactive when it comes to children's mental health. They are visiting school communities both virtually and in-person, offering professional development for teachers as well as information evenings for parents and guardians titled, "Heart Matters, Embracing Emotional Health for All.
Lynn has hosted the podcast, Taking the Helm for over three years and is proud to bring the voices of others forward to learn and with and from. Dedicated to community causes, Lynn is a member of 100 Women Who Care Windsor/Essex and is a Rotarian. As a brain tumour survivor, she works tirelessly to support the goals of the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
About Taking the Helm
Wednesdays 7 am PST on the Voice America Health and Wellness Channel
Our kids and youth are in crisis. Lynn's current mission is to empower children by helping them discover the essential steppingstones they need to strengthen their emotional well-being. When we cultivate confidence, empathy, responsibility, and self-awareness in children, we equip them with the skills to regulate their emotions in a positive way. Our children deserve to be emotionally healthy as they grow through youth into adulthood. Its in our hands as adults and need to learn and model these behaviors for our children and incorporate them into our own daily lives, imagine the synergy we can create! We have become accustomed to waiting for symptoms before we seek help, both emotionally and physically. It's time to change our way of thinking from reactive to proactive. Let's learn what we need to so kids growing up have skills and strategies to use for life, in this very challenging world.
About VoiceAmerica
VoiceAmerica is the original digital broadcast company for the production and delivery of Live Internet Talk Radio programming and continues to be the industry leader in digital media, marketing, and distribution. We are the pioneers of digital radio programming and have been since 1999. We create and distribute over 500 unique and innovative radio programs for our millions of engaged listeners worldwide. Our network channels distribute live programs daily that reach a growing domestic and international audience who connect through all devices via our mobile, desktop, and tablet VoiceAmerica destinations. Learn more at http://www.voiceamerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Call us any time to find out how VoiceAmerica can help you reach your audience, (480) 553-5756.
Children With Big Emotions? Teach Them This Strategy Free Download of "I Can Calm My Mind"
Children are struggling with their emotional well-being in this complex world. We’re passionate about teaching children proven tools and strategies that will help them build resilience, self-confidence, empathy, social and problem-solving skills. We’ve become accustomed to waiting for symptoms rather than being proactive before we begin to struggle with our own physical and emotional health. Imagine a world where children learn to embrace their emotions at a young age and grow up to be the best version of themselves possible.
Beam your child off to a fictional planet where childlike beings glow in the colour they are feeling. Every book takes readers into a conflict that children can relate to. Adults teach them how to recognize, understand and manage their emotions in a fun and positive way. And that’s not all – every character is named after a crystal and this series is the winner of “The Mom’s Choice Award.”
Children are struggling with their emotional well-being in this complex world. We’re passionate about teaching children proven tools and strategies that will help them build resilience, self-confidence, empathy, social and problem-solving skills. We’ve become accustomed to waiting for symptoms rather than being proactive before we begin to struggle with our own physical and emotional health. Imagine a world where children learn to embrace their emotions at a young age and grow up to be the best version of themselves possible.
Beam your child off to a fictional planet where childlike beings glow in the colour they are feeling. Every book takes readers into a conflict that children can relate to. Adults teach them how to recognize, understand and manage their emotions in a fun and positive way. And that’s not all – every character is named after a crystal and this series is the winner of “The Mom’s Choice Award.”
Free Download of an Ebook or PDF. Enjoy!
Download your free PDF or Ebook of “I Can Calm My Mind’ from “The Power of Thought” children’s book series. Additional resources are also available (free of charge) with the book, including an educational guide and think-tank page so kids can apply what they have learned to their own lives. Join us and ride the waves to calmer waters!
Why is it so important to teach children how to calm their minds and bodies? 40 years of research support this proactive approach.
Lynn with the five books from The Power of Thought series at Storytellers Book Store in Windsor, Ontario.
Press Release: Feeling Stuck in Unhelpful Patterns? Are Your Kids Having Meltdowns or Withdrawing Completely?
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Kingsville, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/12/2023 -- Host Lynn McLaughlin is joined by Margaret Boersma who points out that conflict is a natural part of family life, but finding peaceful resolutions is more than possible. Don't let anything stop you from supporting your children to thrive! We break down emotional barriers and learn practical techniques, games and activities that teach empathy, promote self-awareness and open the doors to building strong, healthy relationships. And that's not all - learn how to manage your own emotions, gain energy and time for your self-care.
"You are the most influential role model for your children. Imagine having acquired the grounding and skills to be graceful and calm in any situation," says Margaret Boersma.
This press release was orginally distributed by SBWire
Kingsville, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/12/2023 -- Host Lynn McLaughlin is joined by Margaret Boersma who points out that conflict is a natural part of family life, but finding peaceful resolutions is more than possible. Don't let anything stop you from supporting your children to thrive! We break down emotional barriers and learn practical techniques, games and activities that teach empathy, promote self-awareness and open the doors to building strong, healthy relationships. And that's not all - learn how to manage your own emotions, gain energy and time for your self-care.
"You are the most influential role model for your children. Imagine having acquired the grounding and skills to be graceful and calm in any situation," says Margaret Boersma.
https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/145374/unstuck-and-thriving-unlocking-emotional-growth
If you have any questions about the show or would like to advertise your products or services, please contact Dee Daniels, Senior Executive Producer at dee.daniels@voiceamerica.com.
About Margaret Boersma
Margaret Boersma is an expert in social and emotional intelligence with over 35 years of experience in education. As an educational consultant, trainer, and speaker, she helps families assimilate communication and leadership skills into their lives. Margaret's mission is to bring emotional intelligence to schools, families, and workplaces to enable them to flourish. She has co-authored a chapter in Brian Tracy's book, Emerge, and is currently working on her own book, The Dynamic Teaching Model. Margaret has trained teachers in various countries worldwide.
Visit Margaret at https://creativeeducationinaction.com to learn more.
About Lynn Mclaughlin
Lynn McLaughlin has served in many roles as an educator … Superintendent, Principal, Vice-Principal, Teacher, and Educational Consultant in a board of over 35,000 students. Lynn's professional speaking experiences have been local, provincial, and international. She is passionate about children's emotional well-being and what we as adults must do to ensure our children have the skills, mindset, and strategies to be successful and happy in today's world.
As a best-selling and award-winning author, Lynn has now teamed up with her niece, Amber Raymond, to co-author a children's book series titled, "The Power of Thought." Both are passionate about being proactive when it comes to children's mental health.
Lynn has hosted the podcast, Taking the Helm for over three years and is proud to bring the voices of others forward to learn and with and from. Dedicated to community causes, Lynn is a member of 100 Women Who Care Windsor/Essex and is a Rotarian. As a brain tumour survivor, she works tirelessly to support the goals of the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
About Taking the Helm
Wednesdays 7 am PST on the Voice America Health and Wellness Channel
Our kids and youth are in crisis. Lynn's current mission is to empower children by helping them discover the essential steppingstones they need to strengthen their emotional well-being. When we cultivate confidence, empathy, responsibility, and self-awareness in children, we equip them with the skills to regulate their emotions in a positive way. Our children deserve to be emotionally healthy as they grow through youth into adulthood. Its in our hands as adults and need to learn and model these behaviors for our children and incorporate them into our own daily lives, imagine the synergy we can create! We have become accustomed to waiting for symptoms before we seek help, both emotionally and physically. It's time to change our way of thinking from reactive to proactive. Let's learn what we need to so kids growing up have skills and strategies to use for life, in this very challenging world.
About VoiceAmerica
VoiceAmerica is the original digital broadcast company for the production and delivery of Live Internet Talk Radio programming and continues to be the industry leader in digital media, marketing, and distribution. We are the pioneers of digital radio programming and have been since 1999. We create and distribute over 500 unique and innovative radio programs for our millions of engaged listeners worldwide. Our network channels distribute live programs daily that reach a growing domestic and international audience who connect through all devices via our mobile, desktop, and tablet VoiceAmerica destinations. Learn more at http://www.voiceamerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Call us any time to find out how VoiceAmerica can help you reach your audience, (480) 553-5756.
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WE-SPARK Health Institute Research
What is WE-Spark Health Insitute all about?
“WE-SPARK Health Institute is an innovative partnership between Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, St. Clair College, University of Windsor and Windsor Regional Hospital that brings together health research strengths, expertise, and infrastructure froREm across the Windsor-Essex region of Ontario, Canada. We are establishing research pipelines to address pressing health issues, advancing discovery, innovation and technology, training and promoting excellence among our health professionals, and engaging our community.” Click here to view the brochure.
Reference: https://www.wesparkhealth.com/
As someone who has experienced firsthand what the power of research can do, I am honoured to be writing for this forward-thinking organization. Research brings us more options and opportunities when faced with treatment decisions. Each person I have the pleasure of meeting is delving into something new and exciting and I’m excited to help them share their work.
If you are someone who is looking for information on research that is currently being done, WE-SPARK is a place to start. I’ll be posting links to my articles as they are published.
What is WE-Spark Health Insitute all about?
“WE-SPARK Health Institute is an innovative partnership between Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, St. Clair College, University of Windsor and Windsor Regional Hospital that brings together health research strengths, expertise, and infrastructure froREm across the Windsor-Essex region of Ontario, Canada. We are establishing research pipelines to address pressing health issues, advancing discovery, innovation and technology, training and promoting excellence among our health professionals, and engaging our community.” Click here to view the brochure.
Reference: https://www.wesparkhealth.com/
As someone who has experienced firsthand what the power of research can do, I am honoured to be writing for this forward-thinking organization. Research brings us more options and opportunities when faced with treatment decisions. Each person I have the pleasure of meeting is delving into something new and exciting and I’m excited to help them share their work.
If you are someone who is looking for information on research that is currently being done, WE-SPARK is a place to start. I’ll be posting links to my articles as they are published.
Research Into the Trends of Pediatric Diabetes and How Families Can Thrive Dr. Jessica Kichler, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Windsor
Students Win Recognition in Medical Case Competition
Kylie Slogan and Alex Agostinis were selected as one of the top 40 teams to present at the IgNITE Medical Case Competition.
Some Bursaries and Awards For KDHS Grads Had No Applicants Last Year
If you know of a student graduating in June, please read on!
There are over 130 scholarships and/or bursaries available in our community alone that range from $300 to $10,000.
Thousands of dollars go unawarded every year. It’s more than worth the time to look at all the options as things have changed in recent years. Essays are not always required. Some allow submissions which include video, audio, podcast or artistic representations. Reference letters are also not required by many.
Specific details about each application are posted for the grade 12s in the Greater Essex County District School Board’s Edsby folder titled “Scholarship Applications 2022/23.” Deadlines for applications begin mid-April.
There are applications for students who are pursuing studies in horticulture, health care, food service or hospitality, entering law or emergency service, science, history, public relations, civics, technology, engineering, math, criminology, law, agriculture, border services, education, business and more.
I hope this article that I wrote brings light to unclaimed funding for graduating students not only in the town of Kingsville but provincially. It was published by The Kingsville Times
If you know of a student graduating in June, please read on! There are over 130 scholarships and/or bursaries available in our community alone that range from $300 to $10,000.
Thousands of dollars go unawarded every year. It’s more than worth the time to look at all the options as things have changed in recent years. Essays are not always required. Some allow submissions which include video, audio, podcast or artistic representations. Reference letters are also not required by many.
Specific details about each application are posted for the grade 12s in the Greater Essex County District School Board’s Edsby folder titled “Scholarship Applications 2022/23.” Deadlines for applications begin mid-April.
There are applications for students who are pursuing studies in horticulture, health care, food service or hospitality, entering law or emergency service, science, history, public relations, civics, technology, engineering, math, criminology, law, agriculture, border services, education, business and more.
Students do not always need to have an academic standing to apply for many scholarships or awards. Some are based on other factors such as:
Having a financial need
Exemplifying kindness, compassion, optimism and living each day to its fullest
Achieving a level of excellence in Drama
Having overall involvement in KDHS including music and sports
Consistently displaying exemplary citizenship (and does not have to be going to college or university)
Having overcome personal challenges (physical health or emotional health)
Having experienced the impact of cancer either personally or within his/her immediate family
Being a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada diagnosed with Crohn’s or Colitis
Having a learning disability
Being of African descent
There are many more memorial awards to review as well as those from the Town of Kingsville and financial institutions.
Community organizations such as the Rotary Clubs of Cottam, Harrow and Kingsville, The Royal Canadian Legion, Knights of Columbus, the Optimist Club, Kingsville Horticultural Society, COPPS for Charity, local businesses and churches are also very generous in supporting our graduating students.
Additional options are posted on the Board’s website.
As a community, Kingsville thanks every local organization that supports the future of our students by opening doors to funding opportunities.
This would also not be possible without the dedication of the K.D.H.S. staff. A special thank you to our senior secretary, Madeleine Kirzinger for sharing this information.
