The United States of America can experience unsettling waves of mass shootings within such small time frames. Devastating news is reported constantly, and the hope of feeling safe in public spaces continues to dim. The lives of children and adults,…
The Year of Change, 2020 I would like to propose a challenge – think of one positive thing that has happened to you in the past year. It’s easy to think about all the negativity we have experienced, but I…
Safety First! From the moment we find out we are going to be parents, we want to protect our kids. It’s easier to protect them when they are little, but eventually they grow up and we can’t be there for…
Check out this article from Edweek to learn more: “Growth Mindset’ Linked to Higher Test Scores“
Does this sound familiar? You took notes in class, you read the material, and you studied for hours; you knew the information inside and out. The test is placed in front of you, you look at the first question and…
The Power of Empathy 2021 marks the 95th year of commemorating Black History Month — previously known as Negro History Week. It is a time to honor and celebrate the lives and accomplishments of the African Americans who came before…
Opposites Attract How do two people raise their kids with a growth mindset? That was a question my husband and I struggled with while our kids were young. One of the reasons we had a difficult time finding an effective…
Time Change, or a Time For Change Now that our clocks have sprung forward an hour, we will have an extra hour of sunlight to do things we like to do outside: go for a bike ride, walk the dog,…
But First… Can We Please Put the Christmas Decorations Away? Soon after New Year’s Day, we begin to see heart shaped candy in the stores and a shocking amount of red. That’s all it takes to remind us that February…
Active Listening: Listening vs Waiting to Talk Most people do not listen with the intent to understand. Most people listen with the intent to reply. – Stephen R. Covey I am an adult woman. I am married, I raised two children,…
