Am I a Wisher, Talker, or Doer?
About a month ago, I listened to nationally known motivational speaker Mike Smith, who discussed the difference between wishing, talking and doing. Read More
Mommy Me Time
We all have our mommy to-do lists. After dropping off the kids, working a full day with deadlines that never end, picking up the kids, making dinner, doing homework, giving baths, reading stories before bed and doing housework, I am too tired to do anything for me. I just put on my pjs and go to sleep. I know that tomorrow will be the same as today. Thatās why I realized that taking time for myself is necessary. Read More
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How a Teacher Makes a Big Difference
Itās hard to believe that we’re almost halfway through the school year! This summer, I wrote about the anxiety of CohenĀ starting a new school year. Last year, his kindergarten year (you may remember) didnāt go so well. He received numerous safe seats, hated school, acted out and wasnāt the kid I knew. Read More
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Let’s Enjoy Every Moment This Holiday Season
Our Thanksgiving meal has been eaten. My lesson plans for December are complete. Our Christmas tree is decorated. Everything about the holiday season is in full force. Read More
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And We’re Back to Co-Sleeping
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We Need to Stay Present in Our Kids’ Lives
While preparing for my next lesson on digital citizenship, I reread an article last week discussing sexting as the new first base in dating relationships. I was appalled by what the article said but not surprised. I read articles like this all the time so that I can be sharing with students the dangers of social media. Yet I instantly shook my head and said to myself, āMy own kids will never be in the situation to do this.ā Read More
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Should Kids Write Thank You Notes?
Growing up, I was required to write thank you notes for all my birthdays. My grandma would always call after my birthday and ask if Iād gotten her card in the mail. I always felt awful if I didnāt acknowledge her with a phone call or note. I have to admit, it might have been months later before I finished the last thank you note, but I did get them all done, every year, every time. Read More
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We Learn From Our Failures, Not Our Successes
The batting average. Sitting on the bench. Not receiving the perfect score on a test. Not meeting expectations on a project. The rejection letter to our college of choice. The rejection letter after an interview. To many students, these scenarios are unfamiliar. To some, these situations can be considered failures. Read More
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Is This a Drop-Off Birthday Party or One Where the Parent Stays?
Parenting is never smooth sailing. For the big problems, I seek guidance from my pediatrician or other professional advisors. But for the āhow-toā questions or the non-emergency āglitches,ā I turn to my parents or my parenting peers. My most recent question was a little tricky. It wasn’t about birthday planning. More like birthday etiquette. Read More
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I’m a Better Mom When I Have a Routine
I told my kids this the other day: āI’m so excited for school to be in session. I’m a better mom when I amĀ teaching.ā All three of our kids gave me a blank stare. Read More
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Setting Screen Time Rules for Your Family
Here we go again. Another school year is underway, and that means homework and after-school activities. But when homework is done and there aren’t any after-school activities, a lot of parents wonder, “Is it okay to give my child the iPad or allow them to watch TV?” Read More
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