By Guest Blogger Ciara Cheriese Like most people these days, we are all extra cautious about “setting and sticking” to our boundaries. Ironically, I am noticing that my students are experts at this process. They make it abundantly clear what they do and do NOT want to do. The bonus is they almost always give me… Continue reading Precious Little Boundaries
Category: Social Emotional
Trends in Social Emotional Learning
What is SEL? I have only become familiar with the term Social Emotional Learning (SEL) over the last 5 years or so. Due to a combination of the pandemic and current mom trends, SEL has taken a forefront. It is now becoming more prominent in school conversations… and I love it! “SEL can help all… Continue reading Trends in Social Emotional Learning
Easy Easter Basket Ideas for Busy Moms
*This post contains affiliate links. Spring Traditions Easter is such a fun springtime tradition. I love how spring feels so hopeful. The warmer weather is really nice and the budding flowers are such a nice promise of what’s to come. Whether you celebrate Easter for religious reasons or for the cute bunny and goodies, it’s… Continue reading Easy Easter Basket Ideas for Busy Moms
5 Fun Family Game Night Recommendations
Over the holidays, we purchased a few new games to try out for Family Game Night. One of my many goals is always to bring more FUN and connection to our everyday. Throughout the year, certain games have become more popular in our household. We have tried and loved all of the following games. So,… Continue reading 5 Fun Family Game Night Recommendations
Tweens Who Push Boundaries and How Busy Moms Deal
It feels as though we have turned a corner recently with my son. I would say over the past year or so, we have seen him turn into a cranky and smart (albeit brilliant manipulator) TWEEN! What is a Tween? By definition, a tween is somewhere beTWEEN 8 and 12 years. With two 10 year… Continue reading Tweens Who Push Boundaries and How Busy Moms Deal
Valentine’s Day Self Care Circuit Training
By Guest Blogger: Ciara Cheriese We have officially made it through the first month of 2022! Now, we must get “mentally prepared” for the season of “love, candy & flowers”. 💛🍭💐 Of course, I’m talking about that special 2/14 day that we all look forward to every year❣️ This year I think it is really… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Self Care Circuit Training
3 Quick Self Care Things You Can Do Today
Do these 3 simple things for quick self care and immediate stress relief today.
Hug Them This Holiday – 5 Easy Ways to Nurture Your Kid’s Mental Health
This holiday season feels less worrisome with the pandemic hopefully becoming more manageable in our everyday life. However, there have been many unknown effects on our children’s mental health over the last couple of strange years. “More than 25% of high school students reported worsening emotional and cognitive health and over 20% of parents with… Continue reading Hug Them This Holiday – 5 Easy Ways to Nurture Your Kid’s Mental Health
Simple Ways to Celebrate the Season of Giving
(Guest Blogger: Ciara Cheriese)Have you ever been lucky enough, to pull up to the window at Starbucks & have the Barista tell you “The car ahead of you paid for your order”? It has personally happened to me several times. However, every single time it feels like I just won the lottery (even though my order… Continue reading Simple Ways to Celebrate the Season of Giving
Throwback Thanksgiving to a Time of Togetherness
(Guest Blogger: Ciara Cheriese)Teachers are always trying to find creative ways, to spice up the holidays to give the students some reprieve from the “same old thing “. One year Meilani’s class had a “thanksgiving pajama feast”. Ironically, it did give things a beautiful change. It is one of my favorite class parties, to this… Continue reading Throwback Thanksgiving to a Time of Togetherness