5toThrive

What does it take to be able to memorize? Memorization consists of three skills. Memorization consists of focusing, understanding, and repetition. Over the next three weeks we will take a closer look…

We breathe all day every day, but do we ever stop to consider how to best do it? Breathing is one of the very best ways to regulate our stress response. Let’s understand how to use it and also teach …

What was the thing you loved to do as a kid? What did you love to play? I’m challenging you to do that again this summer and in this episode we will discuss why it is so important! Our challenge: Tak…

Do you remember playing outside for hours on end when you were a kid? This week we discuss why unstructured play is so important for kids in their social, physical, and mental development. Let’s pla…

What is one thing you can do right now that is proven to help your child thrive when he or she is in their twenties?

When I wish you Shalom I am wishing you peace, but so much more! Shalom also incorporates the concepts of harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, welfare, and tranquility. Isn’t that beautiful…

Personal Learning Networks - we all have them, think of Facebook or Pinterest, but how can we use the concept to engage young people in developing important critical thinking skills? Join us as Josh …

Summer is here! Kids have more free time! Join us for a discussion on the topic of peer pressure and what we can do to prepare our kids…and ourselves!

What is humility? Why is it important? How do we grow it in ourselves and in our youth? Please join us for our discussion to raise awareness.

One of the items on our list of things that require zero talent was passion. Why is passion important and how do we develop it?

How are we intentionally teaching our young people the traits they need to become conscientious? Join us for our discussion!

Every emotion you have ever felt, every action you have ever taken, began with a thought. If we want to change how we feel or what we do, we must adjust how we think. In this episode you’ll gain a be…

If we can help young people learn how to accept rejection and how to handle not always getting what they want, it helps them develop into adults who can thrive. Listen to learn more about the Gift of…

Do you have perfectionist tendencies? Listen to find out if you are a perfectionist and if so, what you can do to regain a healthier outlook.

We get to choose how we spend our days. In this discussion we’ll look at why we do what we do and how we can assess and ignite our purpose.

Hope is a crucial characteristic of those who are thriving; and it entails much more than wishing. Listen to learn the three step process to build hope!

What are the five key components of being a high performing teacher? Join us as our special guest, Dr. Ray Dusseau walks us through what it takes to be a high performing teacher and how we can make …

You get to choose who you want to love and when. In this episode we will talk about how we can love the people in our life, even when they don’t feel very lovable.

Do you agree - Stress is a matter of perception? What is stressful for one person, is not stressful for another. What is stressful for you and what can you do to be equipped to handle it? And, how ca…