Tag Archives: children

Take Their Emotional Pulse

Posted on January 11, 2023 by msw blog

Before the year gets underway, ask your child questions such as “What are your biggest worries about going back to school?” and “What are you most looking forward to doing this year?” If they tell you they’re worried about a test … Continue reading →

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School safety

Posted on January 5, 2023 by msw blog

I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Our students deserve and need to … Continue reading →

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Bullying: Repercussions for society

Posted on January 3, 2023 by msw blog

As a retired educator, the article “A day in the life of SPD’s mental health crisis team” caught my eye [Aug. 7, A1]. One particular issue was the dispatch of a team to deal with a man with mental health … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus

Posted on December 24, 2022 by msw blog

“There’s a part of me that really does want to always believe in Santa Claus. But when we were kids, we didn’t get that much. I remember one time, we said, ‘We didn’t see Santa Claus.’ We’d waited for him. … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Holidays

Posted on December 23, 2022 by msw blog

Christmas is for children. But it is for grownups too. Even if it is a headache, a chore, and nightmare, it is a period of necessary defrosting of chill and hide bound hearts.” — Lenora Mattingly Weber It is tenderness for the … Continue reading →

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