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There is a cure for this pandemic of self-neglect, but it takes courage and most important, baby steps. Parents and educators have been generous in granting grace to each other, now it’s time to extend that same grace to ourselves.
When my kids started school decades ago, I found September to be more of a milestone for me than their birthdays. Because my educational experience was less than ideal, I was apprehensive about whether I was going to be able to hold up my end of the educational deal between teacher and parent.
Parents and Teachers: We’ve got to stick together! Nobody knows more about the heart work and hard work of raising children and what they need,
Right now there is a barrage of information on the topic of returning to school. Some of it appears to be well-intended, helpful information while
When my first child was born, my mother hand-made a pillow with this cross-stitched verse; Cooking and cleaning can wait till tomorrowFor babies grow up
Yes, go find one, right now. It can be your kids teacher, your former teacher, a relative, friend or neighbor who’s a teacher. Track them
This Easter, let’s pretend!
For the sake of our children, let’s pretend. Lets allow ourselves to pretend there is no Coronavirus. We can do this for our children as well as for our own sanity. If you haven’t gone to the land of pretend in a while, I beg you to give it a try.
Yes, you! I’m proud of you! Being proud of someone is the same as a trillion “likes” on social media. That’s how proud I am
Parents are being bombarded right now with tips and resources from school, educational organizations, parent groups and even grandma/grandpa. While these are very well intended
I am hearing from teachers and seeing posts of letters and pictures from students telling teachers how much they are loved and missed. I guarantee
Let families weigh in on school closures! For the sake of public health, let families weigh in on school closures! If ever there was a
With the onset of the Covid-19 virus, education, public health and families have a unique opportunity to partner and rally around for the enhanced health and
The term “okay” is highly underrated. I have a dear friend I’ve known since high school. Every time I called her with a big problem
When the month of February rolls around, we’re surrounded by images of hearts and flowers. It has become the official or unofficial month of “love.”
When parents ask for advice on raising their children, I always tell them “The best way to love your child is to love yourself.” This
We are down to the final days before Holiday Break! It’s rush hour out there as we squeeze the gift buying, decorating, baking and holiday
This time of year we hear a lot about gratitude and the importance of being grateful. I noticed, especially this past week, after receiving a compliment,
If you’re a parent, grandparent, mentor, teacher, a child and family services health or education provider or just a person who happens to care a
Engaging families to work in partnership with schools and communities improves the chances for student success in school, and throughout their lives. Family engagement promotes
Whether Josh Jaime and his 17-year-old son, Solomon, are in the car, jogging around Kensington Metropark or powering through strawberry waffles at IHOP, they always
Lots! https://www.parentactionforhealthykids.org/parents-and-teachers-need-recess-too/
I wonder how many teachers are close to breaking down or have broken down privately? #teachinginapandemic
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Lots! https://www.parentactionforhealthykids.org/parents-and-teachers-need-recess-too/
I wonder how many teachers are close to breaking down or have broken down privately? #teachinginapandemic
