As we settle into the heart of winter in 2025, many of us in Maine find ourselves grappling with the long, dark days that follow the festive holiday season. It's natural to feel a dip in energy and jo...

Bullying is a serious problem in our schools and our culture as a whole. At the root of bullying is a deep sense of disconnection due to emotional suppression, insecurity, and trauma. Without awarenes...

When it comes to incentives and punishment in schools, we might be perpetuating the achievement gap without realizing it. Think about it, kids who come into school with little stress, a healthy breakf...

There is so much noise in the world. Sometimes it feels distracting, even the thoughts in our head can keep us up at night. I am a big communicator, but have learned that quiet practices and leaving s...

As the new school year kicks off, it's the perfect time to think about the kind of classroom environment you want to create. Beyond lesson plans and academics, fostering a sense of compassion among yo...

We live in a people-pleasing society that thrives on efficiency and perfection. It's a lot to live up to as a human! I have learned in my adult life, especially as a parent, that celebrating mistakes ...

If you have or work with children and haven’t read or listened to Johnathan Haidt’s book, The Anxious Generation, I highly recommend this read. As I navigate parenting, and work to continually enhance...

Compassion is a practice. It is NOT a linear process where you achieve it one day and can stop practicing. It requires intentional work, nurturing over time. Compassion asks us to be with what feels m...

Dear Readers and Listeners,

After careful consideration, I have decided to pause publishing our weekly blogs through the summer and early fall months. These are busy times of the year and I’m explori...

Have you heard of imposter syndrome? When suddenly you have a moment of self-doubt, caving inward, maybe even cringing and questioning yourself, “who am I to be doing this?” TRUTH - You ARE enough.  T...

One book written by Anna Malaika Tubbs, The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped A Nation, gave me a new perspective on motherhood. Historical...

Appreciation is a practice that transforms relationships. It can also transform your perspective of something, by focusing on what you appreciate rather than what is wrong. This week is all about show...