Although I love and appreciate my family and friends the whole year through, February seems to be dedicated to love. I find myself reflecting and taking stock of my actions and relationships with my loved ones. During the month of February, Park Students will learn about the art of apologizing. What better way to cultivate positive and meaningful relationships than practicing sincere and genuine apologies?!? The book we are reading this month is How to Fold a Taco by Naibe Reynoso, which emphasizes that there is no right or wrong way to fold a taco. Just as there is no right or
wrong way to put the toilet paper on the toilet paper holder or load the dishwasher (although I think my way is the best way ). But there IS a right and a wrong way to apologize.
I recently read Why Won’t You Apologize?: Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts by Harriett Lerner. One of my favorite quotes says: “The best apologies are short, and don't go on to include explanations that run the risk of undoing them. An apology isn't the only chance you ever get to address the underlying issue. The apology is the chance you get to establish the ground for future communication."
Here is a list of 9 Essential Ingredients to a True Apology
