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Some basic common sense and some reminders about the importance, and power, of face to face interactions: NY Times Opinion: Talk to each other, not your phone…

As the only girl in a family of five children, yes, I had Barbies. As a mother of a daughter, she did not. I was too conflicted about the mixed messages. And she could always play with them at friends’ … Continue reading →

So yes, I love, Leo the Late Bloomer, by Robert Kraus and I have a copy of it. Yes, I have a dog named, Leo. But what I love about this book is that it is a great read aloud … Continue reading →

See our first ever posting on the NAIS Inspiration Lab! Thanks, Rhys Miller, for getting us launched. Enjoy!  http://inspirationlab.org/story/7456

  The power of inquiry and all the questions young children ask!! Alfie Kohn on questions!

I am enjoying revisiting which literature COUNTS as literature, depending upon whom you ask. This debate shows many valid perspectives. And given our western civilization-focused heritage here in the US, we cannot ignore that foundation. We must also, I think, … Continue reading →

I love this because it is honest and accurate and a terrific message for teachers to share with students. It is also a great message for students to absorb and for parents to reinforce.  In the best school settings, students … Continue reading →

In schools where we are placing increasing value on social-emotional learning, here are two great reminders of the connections between learning, leading and being emotionally healthy! The Goleman piece also draws the connection between emotional intelligence and leadership as well. … Continue reading →

This column in TIME magazine is always one where I find useful, relevant, humorous information. I have commented on this writer before. She is fantastic! Since I myself am the parent of two twenty somethings and a teen, I, too, … Continue reading →