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Compassion Fatigue: You Are at Risk.
We've all been told that to take care of others, we first have to take care of ourselves, yet most of us are terrible at this concept. Our hearts bleed for those who need us; if we aren't careful, the cost of caring may be your health and happiness.
Misteps with Trauma-Informed Schools
There are three environments in which almost all young people exist: the family environment, the community environment, and the school environment. It’s time that we let go of all the narratives that cast blame or point fingers and instead, build radical acceptance that each of these places has the possibility to build positive outcomes for children.
It’s not just a tee shirt. It’s your *favorite* tee shirt . . . uh, teaching strategy.
We had a good run. Over eleven years. And I’m trying to keep my chin up but . . . you know, it’s hard. Accepting the fact that we’ll never be together again can be rough. You know what I’m talking about.
Bring Life Back to Your Job
The first time I heard the phrase “quiet quitting,” I was sitting with a group of professional women.
If you’re asking kids to do Popcorn Reading, you’re doing it wrong. (Here’s what to do instead.)
Earlier this week, I flashed back to a semi-obscure movie called Conspiracy Theory. Two sentence summary?