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The 6 A's of Good Parenting

The 6 A's of Good Parenting: How Affirmation, Acceptance, Appreciation, Availability, Affection, and Accountability.

Academic AdvisementRebekka WhiteheadJuly 4, 2022parenting, parenting tips, parenting with purpose, holistic parenting, parent book club, what parents can do, lawnmower parents, parent reading, parenting help, parent counseling, parent therapy, family parenting

Where's the Hurt? A Conversation with Atlanta Moms

Whether sitting in coffee shops or in round table discussions, I’ve leaned into the conversation with Atlanta moms to find out where the hurt is—in parenting, in school, and in families. In today’s blog post, we unpack how paying attention to the tension can be a catalyst for growth and change.

School PlacementRebekka WhiteheadMarch 4, 2022parenting, where's the hurt, expertise, family team, child's team, whole child, holistic education, holistic parenting

What Teenage Girls Wish Their Mothers Knew

I came across this article from Kari Kampakis and it stopped me in my tracks. From my time mentoring elementary and middle-schools girls and teaching middle and upper school, I can say with certainty that these insights are so accurate, revenant, and raw.

PersonalRebekka WhiteheadApril 27, 2021parents, parenting, parenting with purpose

5 Secrets to Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids

Five secrets, backed by research, on tangible, practical tips to raising emotionally intelligent kids that become resourceful and responsible community contributors.

PersonalRebekka WhiteheadFebruary 4, 2021parenting, whole child, holistic education, growth mindset, emotional intelligence, John gottman, Eric barker, psychology, emotion coaching, leadership, emotion labeling

Parenting in the Age of Coronavirus

These times are unprecedented. News sources are running 24/7 with continuous updates. All of this uncertainty can spike anxiety in our children and students who are learning to navigate this “new normal.” We’ve curated some fantastic resources on talking to your child and teen during the age of COVID-19

PersonalRebekka WhiteheadMarch 18, 2020covid-19, coronavirus, parenting, parenting with purpose, parenting help, anxiety, mental health, mental health in teens, anxiety in children, anxiety in teens, talking to children, talking to students, self-quarantine, panic

What Kind of Parent Are You?

Just like most things these days, parenting styles have become more and more specific—and thus, have resulted in additional labels to categorize parenting methods in this generation. In the classroom, I had a front row seat to the different personalities of parents and had the opportunity to aggregate this anecdotal research to determine classroom success. The results may shock you.

Academic AdvisementRebekka WhiteheadMay 13, 2019parenting, holistic education, holistic parenting, parenting with purpose, lawnmower parents, helicopter parents

Gretchen Rubin on Reframing: How We Can Shape Others' Perspectives by the Way We Speak

Gretchen Rubin’s “Happier” Podcast is one of my favorites. In a recent episode, Gretchen unpacks a sweet reminder on how reframing a situation and conversation can have lasting, positive results in the lives of our students. Take 5 and listen to it today!

Academic AdvisementRebekka WhiteheadMarch 8, 2019happier, happiness, reframing, perspectives, parenting, gretchen rubin, happiness psychology

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas

…Whitehead Learning Group gave to me a new way to study! Unwrap this eleventh gift to learn how to raise emotionally resilient kids.

School PlacementRebekka WhiteheadDecember 17, 2018parenting, resilience, emotions, emotion coaching, emotional intelligence, emotion labeling

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