by Vicki Savini | Apr 16, 2012 | Ignite the Light
It’s a GREAT question, isn’t it? Lately, I have realized that my mind is totally full and I am absolutely NOT mindful when my mind is full… How often do you catch yourself stuck in your own thoughts? How many lists do you make in your head a day...
by Vicki Savini | Apr 6, 2012 | Ignite the Light
Okay, so I have to admit that my husband and I thoroughly enjoy watching Bethenny Frankel’s Reality Show. We watch it because we both LOVE her for one reason or another. For me, I love her for the same reason I love Steven Tyler…what you see is what you...
by Vicki Savini | Mar 31, 2012 | Ignite the Light
This week, my first grade students presented their first radio show on blogtalkradio titled, “KidSpeak.” I was so incredibly proud of each and every one of them because at the ripe ‘ol age of 6 and 7, they are speaking their truth! I have spent quite...
by Vicki Savini | Mar 25, 2012 | Ignite the Light
Several years ago I came across a beautiful poem that not only stuck in my mind, but is forever ingrained in my heart… I have recited this poem at several of my public speaking engagements, and I pass a copy out on decorated paper to the parents of the children...
by Vicki Savini | Mar 12, 2012 | Ignite the Light
Wake up in the morning… put the Mommy hat on (my personal favorite), interchange with the Wifey hat, as needed. Drive to work… put the Teacher hat on. Throughout the day, put the Nurse, Therapist, Clinician, Friend, Pseudo- Mom, Advocate & Healer hat...
by Vicki Savini | Feb 23, 2012 | Ignite the Light
Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘Children should be seen and not heard?’ I remember hearing this as a young child from our extended family, and, of course, it never quite sat right with me. I believe now, exactly what I believed then…Children have...