Habits, put simply, are the small decisions and actions we make repeatedly. According to researchers at Duke University, our habits account for about 40% of our behaviors on any given day. Because such a large percentage of our behaviors are out of habit, we’d venture...
Perspective: Point of view; the way we see or perceive things. “Look on the bright side!” “Put yourself in their shoes.” “Anyway you slice it...” “The glass is half empty.” It’s likely you've heard at least one of these common English idioms before. Each of them is...
Guest post by Laurel Mendoza, MA, CCC-SLP, in partnership with eLuma Online Therapy. People are happier when they’re recognized at work. In fact, according to a survey conducted by Bonusly and SurveyMonkey, 82% of employed Americans consider recognition an...
Who is that in the photo in the picture frame? You asked, we delivered: Everyday Speech is proud to announce our brand new preschool and kindergarten curriculum. New videos, interactive activities, and games are launching this...
In homes across the country, many Americans sit down at the dinner table each night as a family to enjoy each other’s company and a hot meal. This sacred tradition, often referred to as the ‘family dinner’, wasn’t truly formed until the late 18th century when dining...
Guest post by Laurel Mendoza, MA, CCC-SLP, in partnership with eLuma Online Therapy. A boundary is a limit you place on the behaviors of both yourself and other people. It is the way you communicate what is and isn’t acceptable, or how others should and shouldn’t...
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the achievements of many Black Americans who played central roles in U.S. history. February was chosen to celebrate Black History Month as it is the birth month of former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and of...
Valentine’s Day usually involves the exchanging of flowers, candy, and gifts between loved ones. It's a reminder to show appreciation for the important people in our lives, and it's also a fun reason to have a classroom party in February! ? Looking for Valentine's Day...
For many of us, 2020 included spending a significant amount of time quarantined at home. Without weekend plans with friends, travel, or even just the simple luxury of getting out of the house mask-less, we were forced to occupy our time in our homes, where that...
