I tapped the red square to close the call and exhaled. The conversation was short, but I was tired. Did I even get to ask my questions that prompted the meeting? Why did I have the distinct impression I was misunderstood? I came away feeling foolish, without the information I needed. I would not ...
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It was a lovely weekend morning when we made our way down the brick walk bordering a city street. People filled cafe chairs behind us, and Jeff held my hand as we walked behind a carefree young woman in front of us. Without warning, a disorderly brick disrupted her steps. It sent her dancing like a ...
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A lot of kids cancel their parents. Going back to school presents a fresh experience for moms and dads to express how much they care, connect with their child, and share life together. But having a conversation with your kids may not be easy anymore. We need new lessons to guide us in how to have a ...
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School takes on different forms for moms today. Some stand waving at bus stops. Others drop off backpack-clad kids from creeping car lines. Some push aside laundry and turn their home space into school space each day. As I teacher, I shake my head at today's variety of learning versions, like a big ...
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Friends, I'm so sorry that you probably got a pile of old-ish blog posts in your inbox from me. That was a MISTAKE. I was taking care of some site maintenance and mistakenly re-published a handful of "vintage" blog posts. Can you believe I've been publishing blogging since before 2009?!?Thank you ...
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