We use I wish ... and If only ... when we regret something or when we would like something to be different than the way it is.

Codependency is a complex issue, like a tree with many branches. Though there are several definitions out there, here’s a simple version. Codependency happens when you lose yourself by focusing on others at your own expense. Seeking approval becomes more important than self-care.

Picture this: you're standing in the middle of Target when your child spots a LEGO toy he wants and when you tell him he can't have it, all hell breaks lose. He throws himself on

I am doing everything I possibly can to raise my kids like it is the 90's. Find out how and why I am raising 90's kids in this fast paced world.

Have you ever had a class with so many difficult, disruptive students that you felt that you could barely even teach? What can you do to get past it? In this post, I am going to address this problem with my best advice, and some advice from others as well.

Writers Write is a resource for writers. If you want a daily reminder to help you finish NaNoWriMo, use this calendar.

The way I go from BIG IDEA to finished story is kind of weird. I always thought it would be this linear, very defined approach, but I don't function like that. My draft phases follow building the anatomy of a story through specific, key craft elements. My phases aren't defined by "The End"

I talk quite a bit about classroom management on my blog. I have to be honest here. I have tried so many different things. I have tried the clip chart, I have tried check marks, I have tried the “flip the card”. NONE of them work for me. The book Dream Class really changed my thoughts on...

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No matter how it happens, one or both of you are left feeling pretty crappy when you call it quits. But one of the hardest ways a relationship or dating situation can end is not with a huge blowout or a lot of tears, it's when your partner doesn't…

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…

There are lots of things that you can do to improve your imposter syndrome that will have a positive impact on your life.

So embarking on this new grade, I didn't imagine quite fully all the new material I would be teaching. Dialogue in writing and how to punctuate it - certainly wasn't something I was expecting. I fo

10 brilliant cartoons psychology students will love. Which one is your favorite?

You’ve probably tried all the commonly recommended ways to quiet a chatty class, only to be left frustrated by the lack of results. If you’re anything like me, you’ve tried everyt…

Here are my 10 power tips for improving your copywriting now - all designed to help copywriting be pain-free and maybe even enjoyable.

How to write perfect blog post? It comes from the heart.. and clever construction! Use this template for the perfect structure to influence your readers.

The death of a loved one isn't just one single earth-shattering loss. In reality, it's a tremendous loss, followed by a lot of smaller losses in its aftermath. This domino effect of subsequent losses is called 'secondary loss.' Way way back in the early days of WYG, we wrote […]