Image Credit: Unsplash Bringing a pet home often evokes visions of snuggles on the couch, fun times together, a loyal friend waiting for us when we get home. And while all that can be wonderfully true, there's another side to being a pet parent that we don't talk about as much: the emotional ... » Learn More about The BIG FEELINGS of Pet Parents
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Finding Balance: The Privilege of Juggling Career Ambition and Family Life
Image credit Unsplash Trying to build a career while raising a family can feel like an impossible juggling act. One moment you're dreaming of that next promotion, and the next you're covered in glitter glue, wondering if you remembered to RSVP to a classmate's birthday party. I've been there ... » Learn More about Finding Balance: The Privilege of Juggling Career Ambition and Family Life
7 Activities That Encourage Physical Activity + Help Kids Burn Energy
Kids with endless reserves of energy can mean noise, mess, and even a little damage. Just ask my playroom wall where my son and his friends used to practice dunking on our indoor hoop... These kids are not “bad;” especially when they are young, they just have a lot of energy. A LOT. As parents, ... » Learn More about 7 Activities That Encourage Physical Activity + Help Kids Burn Energy
After-School Activities Help Children Build Confidence
Confidence is one of those things that can be difficult to measure, but easy to spot when you see it. It's a student who used to hesitate participating in class slowly but surely begin volunteering answers. It's someone who was nervous about meeting new people beginning to make friends more easily. ... » Learn More about After-School Activities Help Children Build Confidence
Surprise Benefits of a Side Hustle
We typically start a side hustle to generate extra income. Fellow teachers know what I'm talking about because we have Masters degrees and are still woefully underpaid. But I digress. While financially beneficial, side hustles also have the potential to become so much more. Sometimes, other areas of ... » Learn More about Surprise Benefits of a Side Hustle