As National Physical Therapy Month continues, I wanted to share details on what a Pediatric Physical Therapist does. When people ask what I do, and I say that I’m a pediatric physical therap…

You ask yourself, why am I a teacher. With so many problems with behaviors, curriculum, testing, and low pay why do we teach. See why I teach and stay.

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Authority, together with the Strategy is the core pillar of Human Design. Authority refers to our guiding system in making decisions, our GPS.

Every day, we perform so many tasks that we instantly forget about them. Meeting the deadline at work, picking kids up from school, reserving a dinner table, paying bills, doing this and that; no wonder our heads are spinning by the end of the week.

Want a reading but not sure what to ask? Then this reading is for you! When adding to cart/purchasing pick a number 1-5 and put your number in the personalization box. The numbers represent a PDF reading that will be available shortly after purchase. No name, DOB or any other information needed. You will receive whatever message is meant for you in the moment of purchasing. *** These messages are pre-written and are waiting for the people who resonate with them to select them. *** Only five "Letters" will be available at a time as they are all different and fit for the souls who choose them. * PDF word length may vary but will be clear and concise. *****So that you can receive your reading quickly, I am making this an instant download process so purchasers will have access to all five PDF readings but please only Download the one that has your corresponding number as the others probably won't all resonate with you. (YET, IF you feel called to download more than 1 feel free to do so, of course it's no extra charge.)*****

When I ask my readers what their single biggest struggle is in painting the most common answer by far is.... 'I want my paintings to look more realistic'. I think it is always important to have some quality of realism to your paintings no matter what style you paint in. Otherwise, people will be left

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“What do teens want in a church?” is tough to answer. Instead, explore 6 things teens need from a church and youth group.

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Another common criticism of homeschoolers and unschoolers is that they don't receive socialization. Is this really such a bad thing?

This is a social story tailored for: 1. Students who have communication difficulties (e.g., speech or other expressive language deficits; selective mutism, etc.) 2. Students who simply can't get their words out when they are overwhelmed or full of emotion. This social story validates the student's emotions, by reminding them that it is okay to experience emotions and be stuck, but it is not okay to react in harmful ways. The script goes on to explain what healthy reactions look like, and how to problem-solve in order to improve communication (e.g., visuals, pointing, getting adult's attention safely, etc.), self-regulate, and make themselves and others happy. It is in PDF format, and so can easily be printed and/or laminated. It is presented in a simple, fun and visual format, and can be used across all ages and developmental levels. I have personally used it in individual and group format, in elementary and special needs junior high/high school classrooms. I hope it helps you, help your students! Please leave your review/feedback, so I may continue to provide practical resources to my fellow educators. Thank you!

You may wonder if there are things you can refuse during labor. You might have preferences about what you want to do, but you don’t want to feel like a jerk when you ask to do something different from what they normally do. Today I’m going to share some simple things that people often refuse …

“When people ask me what I do, I like to tell them I make the biggest diamonds in the world. But instead of working with the hardest substances on earth, I work with the softest… cloth.” – MJ Kinman We are honored to have MJ Kinman as our newest Sulky Featured Artist. If you haven’t gotten a chance to see her amazing work, you must check out her website! Her beautiful gem-inspired quilts are intricate and unique in every way! Her passion for quilting shows throughout every single piece she creates. Because she uses Sulky products, you may even see one of her quilts in the Sulky booth at a quilt show! 😉 We got a chance to ask her a few questions, such as: what inspires her, where she’s from, how she got started, and more! Where were you born? I was born in Hastings, an amazing town in the middle of the Nebraska cornfields. If you take a map of the contiguous United States and fold it into equal quarters, Hastings is a straight shot north about 60 miles of those fold lines. It truly is the heartland. How did you grow up (i.e. in a city, on a farm, raised by wolves)? My family lived in town. Hastings was the perfect size for kids back then – small enough so that you could get just about anywhere on your bike if you really wanted to and big enough so that there was plenty to explore. My favorite places were the Hastings Public Library and the House of Yesterday, our local museum. When did you first know you wanted to be an artist/designer? I knew I loved color and creating things as a little girl. I kept a running list of all the color combinations I loved, but could never decide on my favorite. One day it might be the green of the trees against the blue sky. Another day it was the bright pink of my fuzzy slippers on the dark black bathroom rug. But the one that still makes me crazy to this day is the sight of a storm coming across a sunlit wheat field in July. I’ll stop the darn car any day to watch that. As much as I loved color and making things, I never thought it would be a career for me. I had a terrible time in college figuring out what I wanted to do. I ended up becoming a social worker for the first part of my career and then jumped into corporate America as a project manager. All the while, though, I was quilting. How did you get started in the Sewing/Textile Industry? While I’m just now joining the industry, I’ve been sewing since I was 8. A group of us formed a 4-H club as 5th graders and I kept up with that until I was in junior high. I entered sewing projects and did cooking demonstrations at the county and state fairs. I learned to quilt in 1987. I moved into my first apartment and wanted to hang a quilt on one of the walls to brighten up the place. My mom and I asked one of her friends to teach us how to quilt, so in 1987 she and I spent every Wednesday evening at Gay’s house putting together our wall samplers. That was it. I was hooked. Do you have any professional training or are you self-taught? I haven’t had any professional training. I’m primarily self-taught and love taking classes with the experts and learning new techniques. That’s how I figured out how to create my diamond quilts. I have to admit that I’m NOT an expert sewist. By the time I first pick up the scissors or sit down at the machine on any given day, I’ll have already committed a dozen grievous sewing sins. I like to tell people who are interested in taking my classes that if they are looking to learn how to be an expert sewist, please, please, please do not take my classes! However, if they want to learn the techniques that I use to make my diamonds, I would love to share that with them. You know, one of my favorite things about teaching is that I learn so much from the participants. I definitely benefit, too. What inspires you? Oh my, lots of things. Clearly, diamonds and colored gemstones are my biggest source of inspiration now and have been for the past 20 years. The geometry of the facets and the flow of light and color across the face of beautiful gemstones captivate me. My recent work has taken a turn toward the abstract as I’ve discovered the stunning landscapes inside gemstones. These little compositions of line, shape, and color that you find deep in the facets has really caught my attention. I’m excited about sharing that personal discovery – and how to facilitate that with any image – with others. But, truly, I’m inspired by others who are pursuing their passion. People who are moving in sync with their personal vision have an energy and honesty about them that inspires me. That’s why we’re here! I believe that every single one of us arrives on Earth with a mission and purpose. And when we aren’t pursuing our specific purpose, life can get very dark and “un-fun”. I’ve had to learn that the hard way. I know Sewing and textile art isn’t your only hobby, what other things do you like to do to express yourself creatively? Making my quilts is my primary creative focus right now and has been for the past 30 years. But there’s also a book of historical fiction – a mystery – bouncing around my brain. The idea arrived a few years ago. So while I’m charting, piecing, and quilting my diamonds, I also like to listen to what I call my “research” on Audible – books about early religious groups and manuscripts, crazy stuff on quantum physics and astrophysics, and the history of lost and hidden art. I’m starting to write, but there’s a long way to go. We’ll see what comes of all of it. How do you come up with your designs and collections? I’m inspired by images of gorgeous gems in books, magazines, and online. When I first started doing this work in the mid-1990’s, I was living in a log cabin in the woods of Kentucky. It was the early days of the Internet and we only had extremely slow dial-up. Trying to pull up an image on the PC was agonizing. Now, of course, it’s much easier. I also have a friend who is a gem dealer who has given me express permission to use any of her gemstones as inspiration. My current series is called Bourbon Diamonds. It’s inspired by amber-colored gems and Kentucky’s amazing bourbon makers. I really enjoy the research for this series! What is your mission statement? Love God, do good, have fun. What is your vision for the future? Joy-filled work. What’s your next big project? It’s been a dream of mine since I started creating the diamond quilts to do a series inspired by the National Gem Collection, the gemstones at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. My friend the gem dealer put me in touch with a curator in their Mineral Department and I received the green light to move forward! As she mentioned, the National Gem Collection belongs to the people of the United States, and we can use them as inspiration for whatever we’d like to do. The caveat of course is that you can’t use their original images for your own use (which is true for any image, or course). So creating work inspired by the Hope Diamond, the Blue Heart Diamond, the Hooker Emerald, and other gems in the collection is what’s on deck for 2018. MJ’s work as been exhibited in galleries, museums, and national juried competitions. Her gems were recently featured by the Women’s Jewelry Association at the 2017 Awards for Excellence Gala in New York City. As well as being featured in national publications and local media, her work will be featured in a PBS series that is airing in 2018. Want to see more? Check out her website and give her a follow on Facebook and Instagram!

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Talking about what you want in bed (and for that matter, in life) is scary, tricky business. Admitting something you want takes guts, and no one wants to be laughed at or rejected for sharing something tender with a loved one. Sometimes though, the pull toward intimacy and connection wins out and

If you are looking for a way to promote deep thinking, want to get your audience (kids or adults) curious about a new topic, or have an image or video that will really get people asking questions then Question Formulation Technique (QFT) is just what you're looking for! This QFT template has everything you need already in one place - all you have to do is copy and paste your prompt as an image or video and get folks wondering! Give each group a paper and markers and there is NO OTHER PREP. The strategy is a favorite among students and really inspires curiosity and thoughtful discussions. This template can be copied and re-used in one classroom as many times as you would like. I use it to introduce a new phenomenon for almost every new science unit I teach! This QFT Template comes on Google Slides. You can access Google Slides for free with a Gmail account.  When you first access your QFT Template you will be prompted to make your own personal copy of the resource. Once it is downloaded you are ready to add your prompt and share it out.  Be sure to investigate the expectations for the QFT process HERE. I like to split my students into groups of 3 or 4, give each group a poster paper and a few different color markers to record their questions, and then get them questioning. I like to give as much time with the prompt as students need. There is always a plateau of questions and then a “second wave”... Be sure to provide wait time so you get access to the fantastic second wave of student thinking! Once groups have narrowed their questions down to a “Top 3”, I like to post them as Driving Questions to come back to through the unit. This slide is INTERACTIVE which means that you can edit the the topic text box and the prompt. It does NOT allow you to edit the backgrounds, images, or directions.  This QFT Template can be used for ANY class, ANY topic, and AS MANY TIMES as you like. Make sure you JOIN MY EMAIL LIST for teacher tips, announcements, and free resources! Best wishes and happy teaching! ~Cara

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Each generation of adults asks each generation of kids “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a well-loved question for many reasons – these insightful, imaginative little people give us hope for what’s to come, and we’re able to live our dreams vicariously through them. The…

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Today I want to share the most critical aspect of the Shop’s success: my team. In all sincerity, when I look back on the last three years of this business, I’m nothing short of humbled by the people who have come alongside me in this endeavor.

About the Book "Have you ever had a new idea or a goal that excites you... but not enough time to execute it? What about a goal you really want to accomplish...but can't because instead of taking action, you procrastinate? Do you feel like the only way things are going to get done is if you do them? But what if it wasn't that way? What if you had a team of people around you that helped you accomplish your goals (while you helped them accomplish theirs)? When we want something done, we've been trained to ask ourselves: "How can I do this?" Well, there is a better question to ask. One that unlocks a whole new world of ease and accomplishment. Expert coach Dan Sullivan knows the question we should ask instead: "Who can do this for me?" This may seem simple. And it is. But don't let the lack of complexity fool you. By mastering this question, you will quickly learn how billionaires and successful entrepreneurs like Dan build incredible businesses and personal freedom"-- Book Synopsis The world's foremost entrepreneurial coach shows you how to make a mindset shift that opens the door to explosive growth and limitless possibility--in your business and your life. Have you ever had a new idea or a goal that excites you... but not enough time to execute it? What about a goal you really want to accomplish...but can't because instead of taking action, you procrastinate? Do you feel like the only way things are going to get done is if you do them? But what if it wasn't that way? What if you had a team of people around you that helped you accomplish your goals (while you helped them accomplish theirs)? When we want something done, we've been trained to ask ourselves: "How can I do this?" Well, there is a better question to ask. One that unlocks a whole new world of ease and accomplishment. Expert coach Dan Sullivan knows the question we should ask instead: "Who can do this for me?" This may seem simple. And it is. But don't let the lack of complexity fool you. By mastering this question, you will quickly learn how billionaires and successful entrepreneurs like Dan build incredible businesses and personal freedom. This book will teach you how to make this essential paradigm-shift so you can: - Build a successful business effectively while not killing yourself - Immediately free-up 1,000+ hours of work that you shouldn't be doing anyway - Bypass the typical scarcity and decline of aging and other societal norms - Increase your vision in all areas of life and build teams of WHOs to support you in that vision - Never be limited in your goals and ambitions again - Expand your abundance of wealth, innovation, relationships, and joy - Build a life where everything you do is your choice--how you spend your time, how much money you make, the quality of your relationships, and the type of work you do Making this shift involves retraining your brain to stop limiting your potential based on what you solely can do and instead focus on the nearly infinite and endless connections between yourself and other people as well as the limitless transformation possible through those connections. Review Quotes "Dan Sullivan is the ultimate coach for entrepreneurs. I've been learning from him for over 20 years! Anyone who reads Who Not How will know exactly how the best entrepreneurs createfreedom."-- David Bach, New York Times best-selling author, founder of FinishRich.com, and co-founder of AE Wealth Management "How do you shift your life? You shift your thinking. And how do you shift your thinking? Dan Sullivan says it starts by 'thinking about your thinking.' Dan is the entrepreneur's coach of coaches because he helps you think about your thinking to gain an entirely new perspective that doesn't just impact your business, it elevates every aspect of your life."-- JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS, New York Times best-selling author and founder of Mindshare Collaborative "To say that I have thrived both personally and professionally because of Dan Sullivan's coachingwould be an understatement. Dan is blessed with the innate talent to simplify the most complex business situations and create tools that are so easy to use. The world is better off because of him."-- Ninad Tipnis, founder and principal, JTCPL Designs "Dan Sullivan is a one-of-a-kind human being. There is a clarity, tenacity, and conviction that just oozes out of him. Pay close attention, and that wisdom will rub off on you. His generosity of spirit gives you open access to his fascinating thought process."-- Kathy Kolbe, brain researcher and theorist and founder of Kolbe Corp. "If you want to massively grow some part of your life or business, make lots more money, work less, and enjoy life to the fullest, there's only one place to go--Dan Sullivan and his Strategic Coach Program. I did, and it made all the difference."-- Richard A. Viguerie, pioneer of political direct mail and chairman of American Target Advertising "Since I met Dan Sullivan, my perspective on freedom and success has never been the same. I can't get enough of his wisdom and cherish his teaching. The impact on my family and me has been significant. Dan is hands down the best coach for anyone looking to find and then execute the entrepreneurial life they were put on this earth to live!"-- Mark Timm, serial entrepreneur and co-author of Mentor to Millions About the Author Dan Sullivan is the world's foremost expert on entrepreneurship and has coached more successful entrepreneurs than anyone on the planet. He is the co-founder of Strategic Coach(R), the leading entrepreneurial coaching program in the world, and author of more than 50 publications on entrepreneurial success. Over the past 30-plus-years, Strategic Coach has provided teaching and training to more than 20,000 entrepreneurs. www.strategiccoach.com Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and best-selling author of Willpower Doesn't Work and Personality Isn't Permanent. His blogs have been read by more than 100 million people and are featured on Forbes, For- tune, CNBC, Cheddar, Big Think, and others. He is a regular contributor to Inc. and Psychology Today and from 2015- 2018, he was the #1 writer-in the world-on Medium.com. He and his wife, Lauren, adopted three children through the foster system in February 2018 and, one month later, Lauren became pregnant with twins, who were born in December 2018. They live in Orlando, FL. www.benjaminhardy.com