The minute I heard it, I thought “Why didn’t I think of that?” It was just the other day during an amazing discussion hosted by Luminary. The moderator, Dora Herrera, President of Yuca’s Restaurants and Ashley Brundage, author of Empowering…
After months of being home, some kids are slowly cycling back into “in-person” school. Happy day. For some. For others, the anxiety begins because being home full time felt safe. If your young children are having trouble socially, it can…
As parents, we have so many questions and frankly, worries, as we continue to raise kids during a pandemic. There are no textbooks on how to do this correctly. Guidelines and pre-Covid rules do not seem to apply. I…
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…
During this crazy time, parents are dealing with multiple issues. Academics get a lot of well- deserved national attention but how’s their confidence? Are they one of the over 6 million kids who have experienced a bullying issue? Being home…
Here in New York City, we’re coming up on the annual Department of Education’s Respect for All Week. From February 10-14, K-12 school activities promote positive school climates, including the National No One Eats Alone Day on Friday, the 14th (which,…
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…
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…
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…