Unmet Expectations = Frustration, Impatience and Shut-Down Hi friends.  “First of all, let’s all take a deep breath.” That’s the way one of the 50 emails that I got from my son’s principal this past week started.  Today is actually Tate’s 10th day of virtual learning.  It’s not easy. For anyone. He’s very energetic. Very…

Here we go! Most of us have started school or are starting this week! Technology may or may not work. Kids may or may not stay focused. They may or may not get resources. They may or may not have help at home. It may or may not work. But we will persevere – parents,…

This whole school thing just might work… So, I’ve decided that my 5th grader is going to have a good school year this year – no matter what that looks like. If he’s home, we will have the opportunity to go on more family adventures, see the learning as it is happening, and have a…

I read a post yesterday on social media that really upset me.  I know – why am I reading posts on social media right now? Who knows, but I did.  The part that upset me was not that people have different opinions than me or are making different decisions in the midst of this COVID…

Have you ever been in a conversation in which you really felt heard? People listened to your opinion, asked questions, and validated your response. They made agreement statements, and asked clarifying questions, and maybe even complimented you on your perspective or knowledge. How did that make you feel? I love this situation. Especially when when…