Tag Archives: family

Inside Out Learning to Manage Emotions

Little effort has been made in schools to teach children how to manage their feelings. Schools lay the groundwork for cognitive development, especially in academic areas. But what about emotional development? Proficiency in that is equally important for leading a … Continue reading

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DIY Your Stationery

 I have been toying with how to write this one for a while. I decided I’ll jump in, and my disclaimer is I believe in girl power. I even understand the quote “There is a special place in hell for … Continue reading

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Clearing the Hurdles

“The federal government defines homeless children as those lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate night time residence to include those living in shelters, transitional housing, cars, campgrounds, motels, or sharing temporary housing with others.” I recently accepted a consulting position … Continue reading

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Cursive is a dying art…

As a former third- and fourth-grade teacher, I remember the joy on children’s faces when they discovered that they could write like mom and dad. Students took pride in forming the graceful slants and curves in cursive writing — almost … Continue reading

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Mommiles

Mommiles, are define as “sermons, especially intended to edify a child on everything that matters.” How many of these were said to you?   My mother taught me individuality. “I don’t care how many of your friends are getting their … Continue reading

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