Are You Plugged In?

Have you ever walked into a room, clicked the light switch, and the light flickers because the plug is kind of falling out of the wall? As soon as you realize that the light is flickering because the plug is not secure, you generally stabilize the plug and make sure...

Mind Full…or Mindful?

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...

The Power of Speaking Our Truth

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...

Teach Them Well

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...

The Hats That We Wear

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...