To Tell the Truth or Not
“Miss Kathleen, did you drink alcohol when you were my age?” I froze in my tracks the first time a student asked me this question
Walk the Walk
Have you ever told your child to eat a food that you were not willing to eat yourself? Have you asked your child to not
The “Talk About It” Chair
Years ago, I picked my 2 1/2-year-old son up from daycare and heard from his teacher that he had bit another toddler earlier in the
Nurturing Never Happens in a Rush
One of my most favorite conversations to have is about parenting. Perhaps it’s because I’ve been doing it for 31 years and I know how
You
The response to my blog last week about personally experiencing surge capacity depletion was quite overwhelming – to say the least. My gut feeling told
The Pitfalls of a “Grab the Bull by the Horns” Pandemic Response
It’s great to be back after taking some time off. Honestly, I can’t remember the last time I’ve taken a full week off from work,
Turning “Nobody” Into “Somebody”
Early one morning in 2018, a “twitter challenge” caught my eye. It was from a principal in Missouri. This challenge struck a chord with me.
How to Overcome the Balancing Act Between the Negative and the Positive
Picture this scenario… Kathleen, a third grader, is working hard on her math assignment and asks for your help. You review her work and your
Tips on Establishing Standards of Behaviors with Your Students – Even in a Virtual World
Starting a new school year on a positive note with a classroom or group of students is important. It’s important for learning. It’s important for
Community-Building and Getting-to-Know-You Activities You Can Do Virtually With Your Students
Never before have I seen so much uncertainty and anxiety surrounding heading back to school. It’s totally understandable! These are unprecendented times. This back-to-school time
