“What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you, miss?” We all have had those moments, the really embarrassing ones. How did you deal with it? Teaching kids to cope with failures and embarrassment is important.
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My daughter has told me I don’t get it more than once over the last few weeks. This is a letter I wrote to remind students to stay safe online during their time at home. Feel free to share this with your teens.
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Even something as simple as dreadlocks has caused outcry. Culture is a touchy subject and can be a pitfall online for you and your kids. It is best to have some conversations around this topic.
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Your teen might think you are CRINGE. Ask them.
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If you are a parent this is for you! If you work in a school.. This is for you. Inspired by conversations with teens, a recovered porn addict and parents.
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I can roar just like a bear if you go after my children. I am not proud of this. My children, my students and some of my friends have seen me get very angry... I have encountered one Mom who bullied my child. This is the story.
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Dealing with other Moms is challenging. A story about being left out and how I dealt with this and how I strive to deal with my feelings of being left out, unwanted and uninvited.
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Dealing with Mom’s can be joyful, hurtful, confusing, fun and scary. This is part one in a serious of stories about being a Mom and a friend. Last time I moved I was challenged. I am not a cliquey mom but I need friends like everyone else and had to cope with living in a new city and find my people.
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Taking time for those I love is paramount in my life. I needed to do just that but also set the example of taking a break. I try to in every aspect of my life to be a role model (I said try… I will forever be learning)
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Yes, the school secretary told me she would send the police to my home. I did not take this information that well. Of course I wasn’t arrested but it is a pretty good story.
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My teen loves this game but it is driving me crazy! I have heard this many times over the past months. Step number one: Be Aware! Go play with them and figure it out. You might even like it.
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Heres why so many girls migrate to the restrooms ins packs. Ever noticed this behavoir?
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