Professional development today found me in a room full of teachers checking boxes about our personality characteristics. In the left column, characteristics were decidedly rigid, black and white, and defeatist. On the right were characteristics that spoke of resilience, “can do” attitudes, and a try again spirit. I felt a little bad going through my…
I always say they aren’t any easy answers, only tough choices in this game of parenting. Sometimes, I think I know too much. The special education teacher approached me yesterday about placement for Ashlynn going into Kindergarten. Her attention is such a problem. It could be related to the apraxia and sensory processing disorder, or…
It started with the name disintegration at Thanksgiving. My concerns about her writing were brought up to the staff as she flitted playfully around her preschool room while we talked. I cried and I made tough decisions. She noticed. I didn’t know it at first. It started out innocently with her asking when she would…
