Lia Abernathy

Dr. Rick Hanson, neuroscientist and mindfulness teacher, says that we should actively take in the positive things around us, several times a day, for 10-20 seconds at a time. By doing this, we are sculpting the brain to take in more goodness.

Imagine a safe space where students with autism can go to calm their bodies, and then get back to the business of learning. #LIUB

A tribute to my beautiful daughter, who lost a valiant battle with cancer after a heart transplant mycj.co/2jRzdET via @GregTufaro

"If you can't think of anything nice to say, you're not thinking hard enough."

The neuroscience of gratitude (and 3 simple steps to be more grateful): buff.ly/2iHWLhb

Why “Be Positive” is the Worst Piece of Advice, According to Buddhism: buff.ly/2iQ0rgS via @ideas

Something to keep in mind... 10 Things Kids With ADHD (and Their Mommas) Wish Teachers Knew themighty.com/2015/04/10-thi… via @themightysite

Managing your kid's device use can be challenging. Learn 5 simple steps to a healthy #media diet: bit.ly/2h5oxoI

Ask Your Kids, “What is a Genius?” angelamaiers.com/2016/12/ask-ki…

We ask our students to study, but do we teach them to study? #edu #edchat buff.ly/2hMxWAT

empathy. empathy. empathy. empathy. empathy. (the world needs more of it.)

Life is full of failures, how parents and adults respond to it can turn it into a positive moment and help foster a growth mindset 👍🏿👍🏿

Is a desire for things to be different making you tense? Experiment with allowing things to be. See how it changes the moment. #Mindfulness

Getting Inside Students' Minds: Why Misconceptions Are So Powerful ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016… #SEL #mindset #parenting

The Most Successful People In Life Live By This Crucial Philosophy According to Neil deGrasse Tyson buff.ly/2fxFJ0H

On Saturday, I had the honor of speaking at a women’s retreat in North Dakota. Although my painful truths and... fb.me/8iM3LIeH4

Why Empathy Holds the Key to Transforming 21st Century Learning ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016… #SEL #empathy #counseling

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