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Coping with Stress During Tough Times: Tip 3

Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. Tip 3: During tough, stressful times, go back to the basics such as drinking water and staying active.  When things get challenging, taking care of our basic needs can reduce stress

Camilia August 5, 2020July 6, 2020 Friendships, Fundamental Skills Read more

Download today: Recursos en español

  Las relaciones tienen el potencial de ser una fuente de gran gozo y apoyo en nuestras vidas, pero requieren trabajo e intencionalidad para ser sanos, felices, y seguros. Los conjuntos de herramientas de HRI están diseñados para ofrecerle ideas

Camilia July 27, 2020July 20, 2020 Couples, Friendships, Fundamental Skills, Parents, Singles, Teenagers, Uncategorized Read more

Starting Conversations for Healthy Relationships: Tip 1

Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. Open and transparent communication is crucial to having a healthy relationship, but for many of us, it takes both practice and intentionality to create a trusting space where everyone feels comfortable

Camilia July 27, 2020June 25, 2020 Couples, Friendships, Fundamental Skills, Parents Read more

A Team is a Group of People Who Trust Each Other

  “A team is not a group of people that work together. A team is a group of people that trust each other.” – Simon Sinek Whether your team is your family, your partner, or your coworkers, trust is crucial

Camilia July 25, 2020July 16, 2020 Couples, Friendships, Fundamental Skills, Parents, Relationship Quotes, Work Read more

Natural Ebb & Flow to Friendships

“What I realize now in hindsight is that there is a natural ebb and flow to friendships. There are times you think there’s nothing left between you, that you’ve hit the bottom, but the special ones survive, find ways of

Camilia July 11, 2020June 30, 2020 Friendships, Fundamental Skills, Relationship Quotes Read more

Practice gratitude this 4th of July!

  The holidays are a great time to practice gratitude in the company of family & loved ones.  A couple of ways to practice gratitude as a family this 4th of July include: Stating 1-2 things that you are grateful

Camilia July 4, 2020June 24, 2020 Friendships, Fundamental Skills, Parents Read more

Sitting Silently Beside a Friend

We’re closing this week’s series on teaching kids to be a good friend by highlighting a skill that is useful in all friendships: listening. When we actively listen to our friends during difficult times, we provide meaningful support that is

Camilia June 26, 2020June 19, 2020 Friendships, Fundamental Skills, Relationship Quotes Read more

Teaching Kids to Be a Good Friend through Role Plays

One of the best ways for us to learn is to practice. One way to do this is through role-plays. Whether you pretend to be different characters or use dolls/action figures, this can help your kids try out different friendship

Eleanor June 25, 2020May 7, 2020 Friendships, Parents Read more

Teaching Kids To Be a Good Friend: Learn about Friendship through Media

Another great way to teach kids about being a good friend is to watch TV shows/movies and read books about friendship. This can help them see different scenarios, teaching them the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships. After watching the

Eleanor June 24, 2020May 7, 2020 Friendships, Parents Read more

Teaching Kids to Be a Good Friend: Talk About the Qualities of a Good Friend

It’s important to talk to your kids about the characteristics that make a good friend. Not only will this help them shape their behavior and treat others well, but it will also help them understand what to look for in

Eleanor June 23, 2020May 7, 2020 Friendships, Parents Read more
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