Tonight I was talking to Younger Sister and somehow we got on the topic of school.  Her kids go to a public school which utilizes the BIST (Behavior Intervention Support Team) Philosophy.  The school has "life goals" for the kids.

Niece A, a second grader, got on the phone to tell me the life goals.

1. I will be okay and following directions even if I don't want to.
2. I will be okay even when I have big feelings, because feelings come and go.
3. I will be okay even when other people around me are having trouble.

Wow...these are life lessons we could all use.  I want to know more about BIST.  It really sounds like something we should be implementing at home.