Making Time for Rest
Working hard is something I have always known how to do. I’d have to blame it on my parents who were, and …
Using Your Senses: What Kind of Learner Are You?
With four kids of my own, I can’t remember how many times I pulled some item out of the mouth of a …
Self-Harm: 5 Things Parents and Teachers Need To Know
What is Self-Harm? Non-suicidal self injury, is self-inflected, deliberate harm done to the physical body with no specific intent to complete suicide. …
Get SMART…Goals!
During my time as a middle school counselor, one of the things I was required to do was work with students who …
Moody Kids: Teen and Depression
The school counselor’s office is known as a safe place for teens struggling with all kinds of problems. It’s not uncommon for …
The Love of A Good Quilt
In my Mother’s Day, quilts were not about being hip. Quilts were barely for entertainment, but always for warmth and survival. Taking …
No More Drama! Teens and Relationships
I have my own theories about the rise of tweenage and teenage relationship drama. I blame a combination of instant access to …