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5 IDEAS FOR KEEPING THE VALENTINE SPIRIT ALL YEAR Why should Christmas be the only holiday honored with the catchphrase “keep that spirit all year round”? The values at the “heart” of Valentine’s Day are equally deserving of ongoing attention. Here are five values widely honored each February, with ideas for bringing them into your family’s life any day of the year. 1. Expressing Love In … [Read more...] about 5 IDEAS FOR KEEPING THE VALENTINE SPIRIT ALL YEAR

5 IDEAS FOR CELEBRATING VALENTINE’S DAY WITH YOUR FAMILY It’s almost February 14—time for the annual celebration of love. Your family traditions may include anything from hosting a fancy tea to exchanging homemade cards: here are a few more ideas for making the day special. 1. Put Yourself Into Your Valentine’s Gifts Love means giving more than things that can be bought with money. … [Read more...] about 5 IDEAS FOR CELEBRATING VALENTINE’S DAY WITH YOUR FAMILY

SELF-CONFIDENCE FOR TEACHERS Even if you’ve never had a parent at your throat for “picking on my kid,” it’s hard to maintain confidence in your teaching when administrators nag you about keeping order, the school board wants to know why your class isn’t in the top percentile, and colleagues tell horror stories about the students you’ll have next term. Many teachers give in and let everyone … [Read more...] about SELF-CONFIDENCE FOR TEACHERS