The Blog
Untangling one string at a time, one topic at a time.
Crazy Coronavirus and Stupid Cancer: A Survivor’s Race to Help Young Adults
It’s Monday morning in the virtual neighborhood. You think it would be predictable but it’s not. You’d also think that being forced to stay inside
One Teacher’s Permission: Turn on the TV and Tune Out the Guilt
You may have read my recent post re: screen time during Covid-19. Soon after posting, I was introduced to an outstanding teacher based in
The Tangled Ball of Grief During Coronavirus
Grief is a major factor in this pandemic. Of course, there’s a wide range of what that means — from true loss of life —
Screen Time: Bending the Rules During Coronavirus
I’m judging you…but in a good way. It was uncomfortable. I didn’t know whether to act like I wasn’t noticing this mini-parenting nightmare
A Teacher’s “Feel Good” Calendar: Life Lessons During Coronavirus
Reading, Math, English. All key to academic success whether sitting in the classroom or at home. But speaking of learning and success, what would you
Rose and Thorn: How Parents are Dealing with Coronavirus
When visiting a cousin, their 5-year-old daughter asked me, “What was your rose (it came out more like “wose”) and what was your thorn today?”
Young Kids Can Pitch In: Parenting During Coronavirus
Is your Saturday looking like your Wednesday? Is today’s to-do list looking like yesterday’s? Is there a to-do list? How’s your patience? Have you been
Your Finest Moment
Could this be your finest moment and you don’t know it yet? When I was 14, I had a serious case of tonsillitis. I can
Embrace Your New Best
Dear Parents, This coronavirus crisis came about so suddenly. It’s impacted every single aspect of your lives. There’s grief, shock, adjustment, and of course, hope.
