Giving Tuesday starts tomorrow. It kicks off the charitable season for the holidays and teaches us to truly give back to people who are less fortunate. It doesn’t have to be monetary — giving money is the easy part. A simple card, a hand made … [Read more...]
Test the Waters
November 15, 2017 by
Read an interesting quote by John Shedd, in a student paper, earlier today: “ships in the harbor are safe, but that is not what ships are built for...” We rarely accomplish anything till we step out of our comfort zones and test the waters. I have … [Read more...]
A Different Lens
November 14, 2017 by
A dear friend and I spoke at length about his 16 year old son with severe autism. I could sense the weight of the world on his shoulders. Not sure how one is supposed to cope with that cruel set of cards that life deals to them. I listened … [Read more...]
Life’s Lessons
November 13, 2017 by
As a career educator, mom and Montessorian, my goal is to teach the children life’s soft skills. Empathy for others, kindness, self control, communication, self worth, the ability to share, self advocacy and social skills are more important than … [Read more...]
