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Supporting young children’s behavior

09/03/2019

The most important thing a teacher or other adult can teach is the ability to healthfully interacting in relationship with others.  Yet, as adults we often find ourselves  frustrated with the behavior of young children. Deb Curtis,  one of my most influential educators, describes a common response to why young children act the way they … More Supporting young children’s behavior

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Teachers, you got this!

08/05/2019

“When you’re at peace with your life and in a state of tranquility, you actually send out a vibration of energy that impacts all living creatures.” Wayne Dyer There is no denying that these are tough times.  Many of us feel, if not in this particular moment, that we are a bit “untethered” as  we … More Teachers, you got this!

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A one-man beacon of light…

08/04/2019

A dear friend of mine, Mark Maxwell-Smith, has carved out a new persona for himself under the name of PUN.  A man who might otherwise have taken his retirement years to enjoy the fruits of a long and illustrious career, he chose instead to bring his warm heart and dedication to children to work as … More A one-man beacon of light…

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It matters to the starfish…

07/30/2019

“Once we accept that a living creature has feelings and suffers pain, then by knowingly and deliberately inflicting suffering on that creature, we are guilty, whether it be human or animal.”–Dr. Jane Goodall As educators we know that the true name of the animal in the title of this essay is “sea star,” and most … More It matters to the starfish…

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It’s not about politics, and it matters.

07/26/2019

(Photo from  National Archives)  I will never forget the gaze of those human beings with such emaciated bodies. As a little girl, I saw newsreels of concentration camp victims.  These were people whom I knew were connected to me in some way, although no one I knew personally was part of that horrific tragedy. Perhaps … More It’s not about politics, and it matters.

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Stories: Our Human Connection

05/13/2018

My friends amaze me.  One wonderful friend has taken up the mantle of writing a Facebook post every day for a year.  Each post begins with a haiku she has written, and contains a carefully chosen photo, along with her insightful reflection for the day.  It’s an inspiring  personal project.  I hope you will check … More Stories: Our Human Connection

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Centering…

06/05/2016

I love meditation and mindfulness practice. But this centering practice is far more practical! … More Centering…

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