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
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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
The X Factor
Even bloggers like myself like to follow other bloggers. Reading blog posts from others inspires ideas for topics to write about, challenges my perspective on
Is the Glass Half Empty or is the Glass Half Full
You see a glass with water in it. The water is at the half-way mark in the glass. Which leads to the question: Is the
