I’ve had the privilege of speaking with so many wonderful parents around the country and have learned so much about the joys and challenges of raising children today. A group of parents that really stands out to me is military…
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One of my favorite things is to enjoy a cup of coffee as I watch “drop off” time at the elementary school across the street from my house. Every day since this school year has begun has included at least…
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 asked one too many questions? Made one too many meals? Cleaned up…again? You might need…
I’m worried about you so I wanted to check in. Are things going ok or is having the kids home plucking your last nerve? Or is it a combination? Speaking of having raw nerves, I want to address sibling bullying….
The most consistent piece of advice that experts give kids when they’ve experienced bullying behavior is tell a trusted adult. Actually, it’s our biggest piece of hope in this complicated issue that kids will survive and thrive if they get…
In the absence of love and belonging, there is always suffering. – Brene Brown If you’ve ever been excluded, you know what a powerful and negative impact it has on the soul. If you were excluded as a child, you…
Dear Elementary PTA President (a.k.a. Superhero in Mom Jeans – or Dad Sneakers), Schools wouldn’t be a community without you and we need strong communities to help raise resilient, happy kids. Thank you for stepping up. Without your efforts to…
By the second week of September, an entire nation of students will have started the 2018-2019 school year. I fondly call this Be Nice to the New Kid Month. There are many studies on the positive effects of kindness. It’s…
The school crossing guard asked,“Can I help you cross the street?” It was the first day of school for my oldest daughter who seemed confident and ready for the next step: Kindergarten. But those kind seven words were not meant for…
Over the past several months, I’ve been lucky enough to talk to Moms from coast to coast. My one takeaway? Despite all the differences – money, education, lifestyle, full time at home moms or ones that work outside the home…