The Ripple Effect
Every so often I have experiences that trigger memories of old blogs I have written. Given the elevated stress levels around me this week, I found one I’m feeling the need to retitle and...
Understanding Anger
Did you know anger is referred to as a secondary emotion? Anger is usually triggered by other emotions, oftentimes fear – fear of failure – fear of embarrassment – fear of getting...
Long-Term Consequences
I had a small reminder of the power of natural consequences yesterday. Sophie, our middle-aged schnauzer, had quite the adventure with our other dog, Odin when they dug out of our backyard. Truth...
Peel Back the Layers
As odd as it might sound, our bedroom closet feels empty now. You see, it had a tenant for quite a long time – Momma Cat. Yes – Our sweet 16+ year-old cat held up residence there. And we...
The Weight of the Emotional State
Ever wake up feeling less than perky? A bit grumpy? tired? Your emotional state can cloud the day pretty grey if something doesn’t happen to turn things around. This is why I make it a huge point...
New Year…New Habits
With teachers and students soon heading back to school, it is a great time to examine the double-edge sword of a habit. The good news is that for students who have had positive experiences and...
Overflowing Inboxes
Have you ever seen a child “go off” in a grocery store? Tantrums can be quite the entertaining experience. Of course, I contain myself and refrain from smiling, as not to appear unsympathetic to...
Don’t Twitch
Not twitching – It’s one of my hardest parenting jobs. I am usually able to do this with students, but with my own children, it’s different. Our own children always seem to bring out the...
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