Keep It Simple Sweetie

Keep It Simple Sweetie

Hi All, I hope that you are feeling okay as you finish up the last week of school before a much well deserved break or you are enjoying a well deserved break! Last week, I mentioned doing a Reset; a family conversation to get clear on wants, goals and communication...
Winter Reset

Winter Reset

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...
The Futility of Perfection

The Futility of Perfection

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...

No, no and no!

  So…If you are anything like me (or many of my students) when something new is introduced the first words that come to mind are NO! This is totally normal. New is hard. Staring at a blank page for an essay is hard. Learning to use a calendar is hard. Math...