From time to time, I am called to take a stand on one issue or another. And a recurring stand is that labels do more harm than good. Here are a few examples that I came across a number of years ago...but their message is timeless. … [Read more...]
Reducing Children’s Exposure to Stress One Zigzag At a Time
Do you know how to use the seven progressions of the zigzag process to be a strong play partner and help reduce children's exposure to stressors? … [Read more...]
Words Of Wisdom From A Brain Architect (aka a mom)
The most effective brain architects are those who understand the impact different stressors have on children's development and learning. They also know that children need us to help them learn how to become more self-regulated. … [Read more...]
10 Things You Should Know About Early Development
Ever feel like in this age of accountability we've lost sight of what matters most? Ever wonder if policy makers know anything about child development? Ever been pressured to write an outcome or implement a practice that wasn't DAP? … [Read more...]
Guest Podcast: Driven 2 Educate with Linda Buchner
This week, I had the honor of being interviewed on Linda Buchner's "Driven 2 Educate" podcast. In this podcast, we discuss the paradoxes teachers face every day, and the one thing I believe every educator needs to succeed. … [Read more...]