13
Dec
2019
Handling the Holiday Stress
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The holidays are always stressful. Sure, the lights, music, and celebration can be fun, but there’s no denying it also takes a... Read More
25
Nov
2019
Kids These Days…
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I’m not exactly sure when it happens. Probably around the same time your kids learn how to operate a smartphone better than... Read More
31
Aug
2018
Blow Bubbles When Necessary
I recently stumbled across the #TheMeaningOfLifeIn4Words hashtag, and though I’m a writer and a lover of words, I’m also a fan of... Read More
13
Jun
2017
What Great Teachers Do in the Summer
What do you think the most effective teachers do during their summer break? A) Read professional books and attends education conferences B) Develop... Read More
25
May
2017
One More Smile’s All I Can Fake
Let’s be honest. Nobody loves teaching every single day. If you’re lucky, you love teaching most days, but all of us, at... Read More
1
Mar
2017
Garlic Powder and Work-Life Balance for Teachers
On a recent call with my mother, we chit-chatted about the weather, the kids, work, etc., and then entered into a discussion... Read More
22
Dec
2016
A Pep Talk from Kid President
Let’s face it; at the end of the year, we all get a little nuts. Students, teachers, parents, all of us. So... Read More
1
Dec
2016
Kindness Matters
Just about a year ago I took a trip with my daughter to India. It was life-changing in so many ways, but... Read More