Teacher Dads
Dads, today I celebrate you as teachers. In fact, I believe it is one of your most important roles. Fathers are always teaching, mostly by example, and most of the time without even knowing they...
Seek Ye First
Quite often the inspiration for my blog hits on Sunday mornings when I sit down to write. However this week the seed was planted early and continued to take root and grow. I was reminded how much...
Predictable Routines Needed
“The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” This quote from Mark Twain seems appropriate given the changes occurring at home as another school year ends. Parents, we’re lucky. Our kids...
Fill Your Tanks
Teachers, you are probably running on fumes. It has been a very challenging year and one that has taken a toll on your physical, emotional and mental health. Of course, you might not consciously...
Lost in Translation
What languages do you speak? When working with kids, there are exponential subgroups from which to choose – toddlers, tweens, hyper boys, babies, and the ever-so-scary-and-dramatic, teenage...
End on a Positive Note
Teachers, now is a great time to remember the virtue of patience. As you already know, it is quite normal to see an increase in the number of crazy behaviors around this time of the year. With...
Mother’s Day – A Collective Effort
It’s Mother’s Day – and the end of Teacher Appreciation Week. This seems appropriate since most teachers play the role of surrogate mom about 180 days per year. Teachers nurture, support,...
That Unsettled Feeling
This week I was reminded of a former student. He had significant behavior issues. Every day he told us how much he hated school, how he didn’t like us, and how he wanted to be somewhere...
Dan's Books
