“It is vital that when educating our children’s brains we do not neglect to educate their hearts.” ~ Dalai Lama

2016 is shaping up as the summer of much discontent. While it’s typically a time of great joy for teachers and their students — an opportunity to relax, reflect, and recharge — with all the depressing news and tragedies occurring in the world, it’s hard to smile through it all.

As physical educators you might be wondering, “What can I do in the new school year to help my students better understand, cope, and ultimately excel in today’s world?”