Stories to help children and young adults through every day challenges
Stories to help children and young adults through every day challenges
My Dearest Maddy, As you head out into the big big world, I wanted to extend some personal life advice for you that may help you on your way. Don’t CHOOSE failure, but don’t be afraid to experience it. The fear of failure is what keeps us from attempting to achieve our goals. But what …
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 relating 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 scream from excitement, …
Super Max’s Hero Surprise is complete and ready to go! This touching story about a military kid who receives a surprise visit from a family member who she thought was deployed, will hit you in the feels and won’t let go. You can find this book on Amazon Here Formats includes hardcover, softcover, and Kindle.
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. …
Yes…I like the Wizard of Oz. No… this post if not about that movie. What is IS about is the teachers, the stay at home parents, and the home schoolers. I would love to share with you the newest members of the activity sheet squad. Including coloring pages (Super Max and the Math Menace) and …
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 …
As my daughter preps to wrap up both her senior year in high school and her childhood, I find myself at various times sitting in moments of reflection. Slides of memory film click through my mind of things we did together, teaching her things like riding a bike and cooking, and doing the best we …
