Emily Merrigan

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

@ali_lacroix @Rehakyourlife #KnowledgeIsPower If parents don't know what's available, children go that much longer w/out services they need!

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

@Rehakyourlife it is critical for parents to be trained & empowered regarding EI services available to support their children #TMWTDT #DrKim

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

@Rehakyourlife visualizing positive outcomes, celebrating daily achievements, giving myself time to adjust, perseverance! #TMWTDT #drkim

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

@LaurenY266 @Rehakyourlife Transitions are hard for me 2. Helps to remind myself of the positive outcomes from other challenging transitions

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

@Rehakyourlife crying2communicating-when possible, recording my thoughts & giving myself time 2 think/process b4 responding #TMWTDT #drkim

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

@CaseyWiler @Rehakyourlife yes! and it's critical for us to remember that no single tool will work for every child. #TMWTDT #drkim

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

@ali_lacroix @LaurenY266 @Rehakyourlife I always struggle w/ assertion, but feel so empowered afterward. important to stay true 2 yourself!

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

self-confidence,self-awareness,self-acceptance. open your heart&mind 2 learn about&from every1 you encounter. #TMWTDT #drkim @Rehakyourlife

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

@slmcclary @Rehakyourlife so true! some of my most "well-planned lessons" change drastically once I am WITH the students & teaching them!

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

capitalize on students' strengths. be organized, flexible, & enthusiastic. know the end goals. listen&reflect. @Rehakyourlife #TMWTDT #drkim

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

@Rehakyourlife kettle bell swings at bootcamp were challenging to master! consistent practice & coach's feedback helped. #TMWTDT #drkim

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

@ali_lacroix @Rehakyourlife consistent practice & having a strong model is so important! good for you for taking on yoga! #TMWTDT #drkim

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

@Rehakyourlife changing grades after teaching 1st grade for 7 years is CHALLENGING but I know is making me a stronger teacher #tmwtdt #drkim

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

@lululittle5278 @Rehakyourlife I'm glad you were able to learn something about yourself through that negative experience! #tmwtdt #drkim

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

@naheidbreder1 @Rehakyourlife planning time for myself definitely helps me to manage stress & to be more productive & focused when working!!

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

make a list & prioritize for each day. tell yourself you have done enough & do 1 thing for yourself every day @Rehakyourlife #TMWTDT #drkim

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

choice boards or menus w/ pictures have helped some students to better communicate their wants or needs to me #DrKim #TMWTDT @Rehakyourlife

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

I struggled to communicate clearly in an interview.I asked for a moment to collect my thoughts&breathed deeply #DrKim #TMWTDT @Rehakyourlife

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

Validate their feelings. B proactive-consistently reinforce desired behavior.Keep your emotions stable/calm #drkim #TMWTDT @Rehakyourlife

[Emily Merrigan @MerriganEmily]

Deep breathing/meditation & focusing my mind on peaceful thoughts. Journaling & running. Daily pep-talk #drkim #tmwtdt @Rehakyourlife