Stories to help children and families through every day challenges
Burnout Definition: “A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long term involvement in emotionally demanding situations.” – Ayala Pines and Elliot Aronson Work, family, school, and social life. These are just a few factors that can contribute to burnout. With nearly 25% of individuals experiencing burnout at some point in their lives, …
As Echo and I watch the rain play a game of tippety tap with the outside world, I’m reminded of my love of the sound of rain. Being wet in it? No. Having to do anything IN it? Also no. I remember as a child, in the house on Seville, anytime it rained I would grab …
To celebrate the one year release anniversary of my Children’s book, Dino Deegan and the Unpleasant Class, I will have the Kindle version available for FREE today through Thursday (9/30/21) if you’re interested in downloading a copy. This book is about a juvenile Dromaeosaurus who struggles making friends because he is different than the other kids and …
Let’s Talk About When it’s “One Less”. Back to School Edition When my daughter Maddy graduated high school this past June, I had a set of emotions that mirrors trail mix. My feelings were very mixed with excitement for her, nervousness about her new path in this world, and sad that she was wrapping up …
The end of an era…parent edition First day of Kindergarten Last day of High School The first day of school felt like it was yesterday. In actuality, it was around 2400 school days ago. 2400 Thirteen years of class, projects, presentation, assemblies, tests, assessments, playgrounds, friends, moves, new schools, more new schools, and memories. Oh, …
The roller coaster of single parenting The idea that life has its ups and down is nothing new. We each have our own analogy about life…mine relates it to a roller coaster. Excitement, then fear JUST before you jump on. Then there’s the silent moment when you’re not sure if you want to scream from …
As my daughter is getting set to wrap up not only her senior, but her tenure as a student, I’m only of many many parents across the country that are in replay mode. Like a slide deck full of memories, we replay everything from their first day of kinder, to their last day of middle …
It’s quiet here. I don’t think, as parents, we realize how much having the kids home for school has changed our routine until they are no longer at home for school. Wednesday is my teach day. During every 10 minute break, lunch break, and once class is over, I go upstairs and check on class. …
Burnout Definition: “A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long term involvement in emotionally demanding situations.” – Ayala Pines and Elliot Aronson Work, family, school, and social life. These are just a few factors that can contribute to burnout. With nearly 25% of individuals experiencing burnout at some point in their lives, …
I’m not going to lie…I spent a ton of time on Canva creating SO many things for my books as well as personal items such as invitations. Like, A LOT of time. For ten years now, I’ve done this daily activity with my kids called “High of the Day” in which we each take a …
