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Social Media: A Parent’s Plan

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Don’t have kids! That’s the plan. OK, just kidding! Seriously though. Every day it seems like something awful is happening. The world is headed to hell in a handbasket. And for all of our education and resources, childhood and adolescence seem to be getting more and more difficult by the day. For those of us […]

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A World of Pausabilities: A children’s book review about Mindfulness

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“A pausability is taking a pause just for you, to stop and notice what you feel, think, and do.” Dr. Frank Sileo has crafted a wonderfully written introduction to Mindfulness for both kids and adults, making this book perfect for bedtime reading as well as to help your child begin to learn about their minds, bodies […]

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Top 5 Most Popular Social Media Apps

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There’s an app for that you know! Following the training I gave, I’m going to do a couple of top 5 lists for different apps and services.  The training went really well.  Thanks to all those who gave their feedback. (Please contact me if anyone is interested in me speaking to the staff and administration […]

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The Nothing Is Coming: 10 Tips For Helping Children Cope With Grief and Loss

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All of America is waiting and watching!   Waiting for the full impact and aftermath of Irma hitting Florida, of the strongest earthquake to hit Mexico in a century, of the next school or workplace shooting. Just as the world watched in shock and horror as the Trade Center towers came down on 9/11 some […]

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Brace For Impact

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I should have just set this all on fire! My family and I just completed an interstate move. It’s a great move for us. Puts us closer to family and resources.  There’s nothing like boxing up all your worldly possessions and leaving behind all the connections you’ve made in an area.  Leaving behind your routines […]

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