March is Women’s History Month, and many schools and organizations are shining the light on the contributions of women from diverse communities. In my own daily life – even beyond […]
This is a tender moment. Some within our families and communities are heartened by last week’s election results. Others are devastated. It was such an intense election, and feelings are […]
“In the end, though, maybe we must all give up trying to pay back the people in this world who sustain our lives. In the end, maybe it’s wiser to […]
Tools for wonderful and challenging times Life is full of surprises – wonderful, awful, beautiful, challenging surprises. As we wear our many hats – parents, educators, human beings who work […]
How to Help Children Overcome Fears with Dr. Melissa Johnson: https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/video/embed/5877 ? For more information on elementary education visit KidsInTheHouse.com Originally published September 2013.
An important wish for most children and teens is good friendships. Belonging, being part of a trustworthy group, having fun. Yet, their conversations frequently turn to friendship challenges. “There’s this […]
I remember as a kid attending my first Halloween slumber party. We stayed up most of the night, trying to outdo each other with stories that sent shivers down our […]
I bend over a stack of empty pots to turn on the hose when I see her–a baby opossum. Not so small that she belongs in her mother’s pouch, just […]
How to Overcome Negative, Spiral-Down Thinking with Dr. Melissa Johnson: https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/video/embed/5896 ? For more information on teens visit KidsInTheHouse.com Originally published September 2013.
Therapy for Cutting with Dr. Melissa Johnson: https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/video/embed/5661 ? For more information on elementary education visit KidsInTheHouse.com Originally published September 2013.