I used to think that “fair” means that everybody gets the same, but thanks to Richard Lovoie, I came to understand a few years ago that “fair” actually means “getting what you need.” Mrs Saylor, over at Salylor’s Log, uses … Continue reading →

Ever had your child coming home from school with that, “Worst day of my life!” thing happening? You know those days when they really do feel that the world is coming down on them? I once received this fantastic advice/strategy … Continue reading →

Did you know that as you grow up, you build the house you are going to live in one day? When I teach students, I like to use the analogy of building a house when viewing the choices they make. … Continue reading →

I enjoyed reading this article in today’s Sydney Morning Herald. Although it has been written for newlyweds, I think it is very appropriate for us “oldies” to read too. Fortunately I am married to a man who detests eating breakfast … Continue reading →

Every teacher and parent should watch this video of Simone Wallington on the Parentshop teaching students and making them feel helpless. It is SO quick and easy for some children and adults to learn to feel this way. This is … Continue reading →

How appropriate that it was raining when I discovered a very special blog post by Ronae Jull over at JRSSE Hope Coaching. I was meant to find her in the rain. RJ has written a very special article called Altruistic … Continue reading →

I have just posted the following post as a guest on So You Want To Teach. Hopefully it will be appear there soon. Sad. That is what I am feeling right now. I can give you a good number of … Continue reading →