August 26, 2022
Encouraging Self-Care for Teachers May be More Condescending than it is Helpful
Encouraging Self-Care for Teachers May be More Condescending than it is Helpful I quite literally grew up in schools. My dad was an educator and the sole breadwinner for our family. My earliest memories of his work include riding in his driver’s education vehicle, visiting him at his baseball practices, and meeting some of his […]
August 12, 2022
Surviving the “End-of-Summer Scaries”
The end of July is an all-around emotional battleground. Let’s be honest—no one in the vicinity of school-aged children feels fully back to baseline until almost October. Many parents eagerly await a semblance of routine to re-enter their homes with the start of school. They are in survival mode. Things like popsicles for breakfast and […]
August 5, 2022
The Magic of Boredom Part 2: How to Foster “Boredom With a Purpose” for Your Family
We recently discussed the often-untapped magic of boredom, especially for children. We know that time for self-directed play increases emotional regulation, executive function, and physical literacy in children. (read Part 1 here if you missed it)! But if you are anything like me, you crave some practical application of all the evidence-based information out there […]
