Sparky Tales will be implemented at Edison Elementary in Dayton, Ohio in January, 2013. The program will encourage children to “shine like a star” by teaching them social skills – particularly how to regulate their emotions. Research indicates that social and behavior competencies in young children predict their academic performance above their cognitive skills and family …

Research has indicated that anger is the first emotion that we learn and the last one we learn to manage. As I have shared before, I certainly have found this to be true both personally and professionally. People who are stressed are more likely to experience anger. Numerous worldwide studies have documented that regular exercise …