by coachchrisgengo | Oct 16, 2026 | Blog
We cannot completely control every unkind choice another child makes. We can, however, help children become bully-resistant: able to recognize harmful behavior, protect their safety, use confident communication, connect with supportive people, and seek adult help...
by coachchrisgengo | Oct 3, 2026 | Blog
Many adults who work with children recognize a troubling pattern: some kids receive abundant praise, incentives, accommodations, repeated chances, and adult rescue—yet struggle intensely when they hear “no,” face a consequence, or are asked to repair harm. They may...
by coachchrisgengo | Sep 26, 2026 | Blog
I am excited to share a meaningful new focus in my work: coaching and supporting families of children with special needs. This direction is not a sudden change. It is the natural continuation of experiences that have shaped me as an educator, classroom support...
by coachchrisgengo | Mar 20, 2026 | Blog
The Grieving Brain and the World We Have Yet to Build When someone we love dies, it can feel as if we are living in two worlds at once. Neuroscience shows that this is not just a metaphor, but a reflection of how the brain works when we grieve. Our “inner map” still...
by coachchrisgengo | Mar 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
(This is Part II of the Blind Spots blog I wrote last week.) Examples of Common Blind Spots (and How They Show Up) This blog expands upon the four invisible biases or blind spots created by our brains as it works to automate patterns and uses mental shortcuts...