Today is the first full day of Spring and if you’re like me, you’re looking forward to long stretches of sunny weather and the scent of growing grass and spring flowers in the air. However, this past rainy Saturday gave me pause about appreciating the not so nice weather. I gave myself permission to rest, […]
Experience the Emotion, Don’t Become Hooked on a Feeling
2,000 years ago, Plato wrote, “All learning has an emotional base,” and since then scientists, educators, and philosophers have worked to prove or disprove the importance of feelings. The common thought has been for years that, “Emotions are in the way; they keep us from making good decisions, and they keep us from focusing.” More […]
Children and the Mental Health Benefits of Reading (Part 2)
Last week we identified the mental health benefits of reading for children. This week, we will discuss how to foster a love of reading in your children beginning at a young age. Let’s break it down into five easy steps. The New York Times article, “How to Raise a Reader” identifies a simple and important […]
It’s Bright Out, Put on Some Rose-Colored Shades
People get pretty hard on themselves as we navigate yet another wave of the pandemic. Shouldn’t I be used to this “new normal”? Shouldn’t I be used to work from home while parenting kids who are schooling from home? Why am I so exhausted? I am sick of feeling burnt out by trying to stay […]
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