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December 14, 2017
Christmas Presence, Lights and a Mother’s Love
When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there? ~ Thich Nhat Hanh “Where’s the tree skirt, Mom?” His voice rang in a booming blend of anxiety and excitement at the idea of digging into the boxes of Christmas decorations. Unusual for […]
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December 5, 2017
The Right Turns At The Right Time?
I sent you a screenshot last night. You never responded, which in itself wasn’t that surprising. Friday night, cheering at a soccer game under the lights…I’m sure the boys were around, feeling the weekend and you certainly weren’t thinking about four years ago when you decided to move away, were you making the right turns at […]
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November 30, 2017
Bring More Joy To Your Life: Happiness Hacks November 2017
Bring Joy To Your Life: Happiness Hacks November 2017 November FLEW by – one minute I’m sneaking Halloween candy, and the next I’m boxing up cornucopias and hanging outdoor Christmas lights! Despite the speed with which I flipped my Hay House affirmation calendar pages, November definitely was a month that brought joy to my life! […]
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November 27, 2017
He’s Turning 18
The thick envelope arrived in the mail yesterday, blue lettering screaming “OPEN IMMEDIATELY” and “YOU”VE MADE IT”! It might have just as well said “REMINDER: THE END OF CHILDHOOD IS HERE”. It wasn’t the college admissions response – we have another month or so for that one. Instead, as I slit open the “TIME SENSITIVE” […]
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November 20, 2017
When Are You Really Your True Self?
When are you really your true self? Flying to St. Louis last week, I finally had a quiet moment to finish listening to Ali MacGraw’s interview on the Super Soul podcast. Plane travel isn’t always pleasant for me – my anxiety kicks in and the only want I can balance my wanderlust and my irrational […]
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November 17, 2017
Recapturing The Love Of Teaching: NCTE17
Greetings from St. Louis! I’m presenting about recapturing the love of teaching at NCTE17 today! Since starting my blog in 2011, my life is so different! I’ve been on adventures around the country and the world. I’ve met amazing writers and educators. I’ve been published on websites, in books, and in magazines. I’ve even been […]
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November 8, 2017
Helicopter Parenting: Are You Giving Your Kid Enough Space?
All of us want the best for our kids. We want our kids to be happy, healthy, and to succeed. One problem with this is that many parents, whether they realize it or not, to try and be in control of everything their child does. Teachers call it “helicopter parenting,” and it can be pretty […]
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November 6, 2017
Inside The Mind of a Teacher-Mom: Poetry by Kaveri Patel
Going inside the mind of a teacher-mom in November feels so much like this beautiful poem by Kaveri Patel. The newness of the school year has worn off. Old habits replace the eagerness for a fresh start. Tired kids and tired teachers feed off of a desire for the long, long month to just pause, […]
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November 3, 2017
Happiness Hacks For October 2017
Woohoo! October is wrapping up! If you’re a teacher, October is THE LONGEST month, and ends on a lovely day/days/week full of sugar, hyped-up kids, costumes and MORE SUGAR! Plus, it’s the month with the lowest energy for teachers and students…I’m happy to see the calendar change for November. But to end the month on […]
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October 30, 2017
Happiness Hacks For October 2017
Woohoo! October is wrapping up! If you’re a teacher, October is THE LONGEST month, and ends on a lovely day/days/week full of sugar, hyped-up kids, costumes and MORE SUGAR! Plus, it’s the month with the lowest energy for teachers and students…I’m happy to see the calendar change for November. But to end the month on […]
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