Allowing Anger Its Voice

Allowing Anger Its Voice

  In the decades I’ve worked with parents in various formats, I’ve seen A LOT of super angry kids and highly worried parents. It comes with teaching middle schoolers for 10 years. No one enjoys teenager angst. BUT, with a positive view on it, it can become your...
That Fall Feeling!

That Fall Feeling!

Every season brings with it a feeling, a look, a smell, an energy, and a sense of what is to come. We are at the peak of our fall foliage, and it’s wonderful! Together with the cooler temperatures, the energy of fall is intoxicating. Pulling out the sweaters,...
Ahhhh! Why Is May Always So Busy?

Ahhhh! Why Is May Always So Busy?

  As a parent with a child in-house, May was just crazy busy: end of season performances, track and field day at school, and everyone-was-conceived-nine-months-prior birthday parties.   As a teacher, May was just crazy busy: school-wide testing, end of year...
Phone: Add Ridex To Septic Tank

Phone: Add Ridex To Septic Tank

It never ceases to amaze me how I can nearly instantly create a blog from any subject. My phone just reminded me that it’s time to add Ridex tonight. If you’re not knowledgeable about Ridex, it’s a store bought substance filled with little creatures that love to dine...