“Whether you think can, or think you can’t, you’re right.” ~ Henry Ford. To me this quote embodies the importance of mindset. The way we see ourselves, our abilities, and our potential is either our... https://t.co/GbEyb61tVI
I am willing to bet the following situation will sound familiar to you.. You are thinking about your To Do list and wondering how you are going to juggle it all. You have just... https://t.co/xHZiiWqHCZ
Gossip in the workplace can not only be awkward and hurtful but can also corrode staff morale and professional credibility. In child care facilities, gossip can occur between coworkers and... https://t.co/uohys0xyfG
When I was a preschool teacher, I did not have a calendar in my classroom. Calendar was not a part of large group or circle time. Why would I skip this common practice? The answer is simple teachers... https://t.co/UqdMuEL9QJ
Shame and guilt are often presented as synonyms, but in truth they are very different. In her book Daring Greatly, Dr. Brené Brown states, “I believe the differences between shame and guilt are... https://t.co/stL6ArqGxl
Modern life seems to require women to juggle a multitude of tasks and priorities at all times. We strive to keep up with work, family, community service, spirituality, health and fitness, and... https://t.co/Y3RyEv6n8d
When I am observing and coaching in preschool classrooms, I often am asked the same question. “I have a few children who never want to come to circle time. What should I do?” My answer is simple; Make... https://t.co/1iEHziaR0k
Not only is food critical to survival, but it also plays a pivotal role in our social structure. We all know food nourishes our bodies, but meal times also provide opportunities for social interactions. It has... https://t.co/ySiE53h1M3
As we embark on a new school year I am taken back to the day when each of my own three children started kindergarten. Three completely different personalities with very different strengths and... https://t.co/zSYKzHQ7dS
There are few times during the year that always feel like an opportunity to “start fresh.” For me, these include my birthday, the New Year, and the start of the school year. Maybe it’s because I worked in... https://t.co/iNB2XE5MIY
When I am presenting, I often tell a story about something I observed as a teacher. A young girl was crying passionately as her mom brought her in for drop off. The mom asked me if she could have tape. I... https://t.co/ABhSkOlX2t
There is a pervasive myth in child rearing that holding, rocking, and giving a child attention will “spoil” the child. I heard this phrase often, both as a parent and as an early... https://t.co/4eIsNir67F