What Parents And Students Experience During COVID-19: Hardships And Hidden Blessings
What has COVID-19 been like for parents of school-age kids? What did students experience? We asked Kim Sayers, MA, LPC-S, …
Category: For Educators
Building New Learning Strategies for Students
The first time I walked into a classroom as a new teacher, I did all the wrong things. The course …
From Adversaries To Allies: How Single Parents And Teachers Can Partner For Student Success
I still remember the feeling of existential dread as I waited outside my son’s classroom for our parent teacher conference. …
ADHD in the Classroom
Dana Tiller, LPC, gives teachers and parents advice on how to help kids diagnosed with ADHD succeed in the classroom. …
What Teachers Experienced During COVID-19
When we look back at the jobs that were dramatically impacted by COVID-19, teachers are at the top of the …
How Teachers Can Coach Parents During COVID-19
As an educator, you’re probably used to wearing many hats. Not only do you teach, but you are also a …
How Teachers Can Talk to Parents Who Don’t Believe Mental Illness Is Real
We called him “Hurricane Eric.” This tiny five-year-old with white-blond hair and big blue eyes could go from calm and …
A Teacher’s Guide: What Does “Mental Health Crisis” Mean?
From your daily vantage point as a teacher in the classroom, you often notice shifts in your students’ emotions and …
Setting Boundaries — How to Be More “Selfish” at Work
Do you ever feel misunderstood as an educator? Do you get comments like, “It must be so nice to get …
A Story of Hope: Healing From Transgenerational Trauma
Mary N. (name changed to protect privacy) was not the typical student in my first-year college experience. She always came …
