The more I work with teens, the more I see how important it is that they feel a sense of belonging and contribution. Having a structure at home that re-enforces that they are valuable members of a contributing community may help to reduce some of the household stress...
Dear All, There’s a lot I have to say right now and it’s difficult because all the words want to come out at once. My natural inclination at this point is to just say, “Forget it! I’ll take a nap. It’s too overwhelming,” which quite honestly is sometimes the best...
A few years ago I was helping out with a Yoga Teacher Training for adults. I had taken the training many years prior and had been elated to discover it was summer camp for adults. The teacher for whom I staffed was my favorite. She was a former elementary school...
What’s on My Mind When I describe myself as an Academic Life Coach, often times I tell people that I help others to make informed choices, but not always to decide for them (although there is a time and a place for that as well). This is an important...
Dear Readers, As I read my students’ report card narratives and comments from teachers a lot of the feedback that I see them getting, are “come see me in office hours!” “Ask for help!” But asking for help isn’t as always easy or straight forward as it seems. It does...
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