Teaching gifted kids in the regular classroom can be a challenge. Do you sometimes feel like you're "losing it"? Do you not really know how to meet the needs of these kids when you have so many kids who have IEP's, 504 Plans, or are in the RTI process? Don't despair, there is help!
Don't feel like writing? It happens to every writer. Here are 9 things you can try when you don't have the inspiration or desire to write.
It’s NOT EASY using the V word. Personally, I don’t LIKE it. It’s not a word I’ve used to describe myself through very many situations in my life, because I am the kind of p…
Are you being your authentic self? Being authentic is the shortest route to happiness and there are 4 ways to be authentically you.
How often do you find yourself laying in bed, well past your bedtime, with a brain that’s decided it’s time to party? I don’t know about you but my brain doesn’t like to pow…
If you're thyroid is overworking or underworking for you, coconut oil may help. Read on to find out how you can naturally improve your thyroid function.
This game is one of my favorite games ever. It’s killer easy and it’s way fun. You can use candy (M&Ms are my favorite) or any other type of marker (I’ve used Cheerios, Goldfi…
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Are you ready to pull your hair out because your kids WON'T. STOP. TALKING? You are not alone. I've got 10 ideas to help you.
“I don’t know who I am anymore. I feel lost. I don’t recognize myself anymore, and I’ve lost all hope that it will get better.” If you’ve been feeling like this lately, know that you
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Today this blog turns four years old. Technically a few minutes to midnight yesterday, but it’s much of a muchness really. Four years ago I wrote about practising speculum exams on sim-dolls …
Childhood Trauma Can Also Look Like This. • Being told that you can't experience certain emotions, • Not being seen or heard. Mental Health Quotes.
"When you don’t have any support systems in your life..."
Many picky eaters automatically respond to new foods saying “I don’t like it.” Your response can change their mindset about eating and new foods. Choose to respond with phrases that describe eating as a learning process and suggest a time when your child will like new foods.
Having writing as a second career and a full-time job is not exactly the easiest thing to do. Often, time never seems to be enough and as soon as
There's nothing more thrilling than finishing a garment that you've made all yourself, beginning to end. The only hitch? The hem! Though it may seem like a simple project at first, with so many stitching, folding, and sewing machine techniques, you may feel at a loss for what kind of hem to use. What's the difference between a baby hem and a rolled hem? What kinds of hems are invisible and which can you see? Are some hems more flexible than others? What the heck is a hem to begin with? Put your mind at ease with this simple guide to different types of hems. Learn all of the pros and cons to various hand-stitched and machine-stitched hem types, and you'll be finishing the ends of your clothes like a pro. Even better, this manual has definitions for every term you need to understand hemming instructions. Tackle all of the sewing lingo from a "blind hemmer" to "hem allowance" with these easy-to-read terms. When you have a jaw-dropping dress that's nearly ready to stun on date night or a tailored blouse that's a single snip from being interview-perfect, don't leave your final stitches to chance. Everything you need to select the ultimate hem type can be found in this free, online guide! Sign Up For More Free Patterns >>> PLUS! We have 10 hem tutorials to help you master all the different types of hems. Scroll down to find all the wonderful hemming projects to try.
We don’t like change, we like things as they are. Not many of us like to be told to change. This can be intimidating, upsetting and downright patronizing. We have the right intentions. Here I tell you how to make change a positive experience and to get the most out of it!
My parents got divorced when I was 2 years old, so I don't have much of an idea of what matrimonial bliss is supposed to look like. If I'm being completely honest, I also don't even really know if "matrimonial bliss" is even a real thing. So, yeah,…
"My husband is the only person who knows...”
If you ever feel like you're playing "rock-paper-scissors" with you life, These 7 steps can help you discern God's will. #BibleLoveNotes #Bible