I wish that someone had given me a list of new teacher tips during my first year. I had worked in the school system as a substitute teacher and as a Sign Language Interpreter, but I had never been a classroom teacher. Teachers have to deal with many more things than assistants, interpreters, or substitutes. […]
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You’ve probably heard of both meditations and affirmations, though you may be uncertain of just what they are and how they work. They may even seem a bit too new age for you but don’t underestimate their power just yet. These two practices are actually quite simple to add to your routine or even to
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ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is “one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood,” according to the CDC. Although it is normally diagnosed during childhood, it often continues into adulthood. There are many common ADHD myths. People who do not have ADHD or spend a lot of time around someone who does have it
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This is the 3rd post of the Count Your Blessings series. Catch up here: What a Difference a Bit of Gratitude Makes Count Your Blessings to Start & End Your Day Once you get into the habit of contemplating what you’re grateful for each day, it’s time to consider making it a written activity. This
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Are you in the process of shopping for a house? I have 10 tips for house hunting for you. Recently, meaning like in February 2022, my family and I bought a house. It’s not a new house, but it is new to us. This is not our first home together. My husband and I have
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This is the second installment to the Count Your Blessings blog series. Read Part 1: What a Difference a Bit of Gratitude Can Make One really easy way to get started on a gratitude practice is to make it a habit to count your blessings both morning and night. You do not even have to
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Gratitude can be simply broken down to appreciating the good things in your life. It does not always seem simple, though. When things are hectic or stressful and crazy, finding the silver lining can be challenging. However, learning how to embrace gratitude can significantly boost your happiness. Being grateful offers a host of other benefits
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With the new school year starting soon (or possibly already started where you are), parents can support teachers. I am a teacher; however, I am no longer in the classroom. You can read about that here. When I was teaching full time, I loved when parents were supportive, and we could work together. I did
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WHAT IS SELF-CARE? There are many types of self-care, however, this is going to focus on 5 types of self-care. Self-care is ensuring you are mindful of your personal needs, so you are better equipped to handle the things and the people about whom you care. The short definition is taking care of yourself the
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I am a licensed high school English teacher in the state of North Carolina. I taught English for five years. I left teaching in 2019, and at the time I did not know that it was forever. This is why I left teaching. BACKSTORY In August 2008, I began a Master of Arts in Teaching
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