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Before we know the election results…
I have a clear recollection after the 2016 election that I wished I had anticipated where the hot spots would be in our community, regardless of outcome. As we try and help our students make sense of an increasingly polarized … Continue reading
Posted in 21st Century Skills, academic excellence in elementary schools, adolescent development, education, empathy, fear, global skills, parenting, washington post
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Independent School Magazine: Why Inclusion is the thing!
What I love here is the ways schools, specifically Athenian, can measure for inclusion. Why Diversity without Inclusion is a half-baked solution…
Posted in 21st Century Skills, academic excellence in elementary schools, childhood development, diversity, education, global skills, inclusion, leadership, Making Caring Common at Harvard
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The Atlantic: How to address loneliness
As loneliness remains a troubling and pervasive problem in America and around the world, teaching preventive skills to students could help create future generations that are healthier and more socially connected. One could feel despair in reading this quote, but … Continue reading
Posted in 21st Century Skills, academic excellence in elementary schools, adolescent development, childhood development, education, global skills, Harvard's Caring Schools Initiative, social emotional learning, The Atlantic Monthly
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FortNite guide for parents!
This is a hot topic for parents right now! Common Sense Media has some, well, common sense for families about how to navigate this. Common Sense Media Guide to FortNite for Parents
Posted in 21st Century Skills, education, global skills, parenting, parenting middle school aged children, technology
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Letters in reply to Parenting Articles; NY Times
Since there is no one right way to parent, this is a terrific compilation of opinions…
Posted in 21st Century Skills, adolescent development, childhood development, education
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Oprah’s 2018 USC Annenberg Commencement Speech…
This is a great address for looking at what is possible in the future of journalism in the world…
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Abby Wambach Commencement Speech at Barnard 2018…
My daughter, Hannah, and I were lucky enough to meet Abby on our Alaska cruise last summer. I knew who she was from the USA Women’s soccer team. She was lovely and humble in person, but who knew? This speech … Continue reading
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Go Say an Overdue Thank You. It’ll Make You Feel Better.
A Seven Hills parents recently shared this article with me. Today I wrote a bunch of overdue thank you notes. It made my day to express gratitude to those who make such a difference in our community. Try it!
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How to be a resilient parent
Some great reminders about the fact that our children are always watching us as their parents… MINDFUL.Org How to be a resilient parent
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Parental Controls? Parents are the parental controls…
As we work with families, we keep being reminded that we cannot abdicate to technology in our own homes. There is no better social media monitor than the actual parent. This generates really good conversations. Having those conversations is what … Continue reading
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