Itâs Okay to Ask for Help
Even when I solicit input from my trusted and valued advisers â aka âmy best mom friendsâ â I make the decisions and suffer the consequences. Read More
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Psychosis: Uncovering a Condition Found in 1 in 15 College Students
Have you ever heard someone greet you by name and when you turned to respond there was no one there? Have you ever walked into a room and remember seeing someone or something, and when you got closer, you realized what you thought you saw was not there? Most likely everyone can remember a time when they heard or saw something that others could not hear or see. When this situation happens over and over and interferes with our daily life, we need to take action. Read More
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Parent Confession: I Hate Doing Homework
I have a confession to make. I hate homework. I hate doing it. I hate helping with it. I hate the mere existence of it. It started in kindergarten, and year by year, it gets worse. I already did 15+ years of it myself. Now, I have many more years of helping my kids with their homework! Read More
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Grandma’s Book Club Blunder
Lifelong educators are lucky. We’ve lead adult lives with a strong attachment to books. I’m no different, as books have always been a major part of my life. I participate in two book clubs, each one very unique with members providing different perspectives due to the diverse membership. I love the challenges these book clubs give me. Reading books I would not pick up on my own and participating in the discussions are amazing experiences. Read More
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How a Teacher Makes a Big Difference
Itâs hard to believe that we’re almost halfway through the school year! This summer, I wrote about the anxiety of Cohen starting a new school year. Last year, his kindergarten year (you may remember) didnât go so well. He received numerous safe seats, hated school, acted out and wasnât the kid I knew. Read More
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The Volleyball “Fatheads”
The other day, I received a quick text from Granddaughter #2. âRemember those fatheads from last year’s state volleyball tournament?â My first thought was, âIs she calling me a fathead? Have I bragged about something recently or shared too much enthusiasm about one of my projects?” 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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I’m a Better Mom When I Have a Routine
I told my kids this the other day: âI’m so excited for school to be in session. I’m a better mom when I am teaching.â All three of our kids gave me a blank stare. Read More
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Back-to-School Anxiety
A new school year is approaching, and my son Cohen is currently in “first grade meltdown” mode at any mention of the word school. Read More
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What We’ve Learned Together This Year
This marks the last week of our oldest daughterâs freshman year. While at a graduation ceremony this past Saturday, I couldnât help but think…in three short years, she will be walking across the stage receiving her diploma. Read More
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Thank Goodness Kindergarten Is Over
I hate to say it, but thank goodness kindergarten is over! This year has been rough to say the least. As I have mentioned before, Cohen has always been my good kid. He is caring, respectful and super helpful. But this year, something changedâand not for the better. Read More