Now that the summertime is almost here where the nights are calm and long and weekends are …
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The 10 best ways to inspire creativity in your teen this summer
What is it like to “be the village” to someone else’s child?
Our family had an eye-opening experience this past weekend. We were able to go to the American …
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Behind the scenes at home: How to be the quiet, gentle parent for our kids to seek comfort
This morning I sat down and mapped out a route and just how long it would take to walk the 2.1 miles …
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Here are the most thoughtful and PRACTICAL gifts for new high school and college grads
I still have the blanket that my brother gave me when I graduated high school and the rolling cart …
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How to connect to a child toeing the line between defiance and a strong will
I was once told that I would really value my strong willed kids one day, but that it would be hard …
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How to shift to positive language and encourage better behavior
In 2011, I started shifting away from negative language in my high school classroom to a more …
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How to teach students #walkup and #walkout are not mutually exclusive
This isn't a political post. In fact, I will never tell you how I feel about guns or the 2nd …
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Are we warning our kids of the dangerous down sides of new tech?
Sitting on the sofa one evening my husband picked up his phone and started scrolling. A mere thirty …
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