Let’s cut to the chase: self-regulation isn’t just a skill—it’s a superpower. It’s the cornerstone of success, resilience, and leadership. When our kids can manage their emotions, control their impulses, and stay focused amidst chaos,…
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Homeschooling Versus Home Education: Understanding the Difference
In recent years, the terms “homeschooling” and “home education” have become more prominent as families seek alternatives to traditional schooling. While often used interchangeably, these concepts hold distinct meanings that cater to different educational philosophies…
Rock Your First Semester: A Bold Blueprint for Academic Success
Welcome to the thrilling adventure that is your first semester of college! This is your moment to rise, shine, and set the stage for a future brimming with confidence, focus, and purpose. Let’s break conventional…
Compassion in Crisis: How We Can Do Better For Our Communities
We are facing a compassion deficit. Across our education systems and community care networks, people are struggling, and feeling uncared for. This is a major problem. Teachers are burnt out and overworked. Students feel unseen…
Identity Exploration and Formation for Adolescent Girls of Color
Adolescence is a time for the exploration of identity. This process takes place in the context of many different factors, such as family and culture. Identity formation for adolescent girls of color (AGOC) can take…
The Bravery of Not Letting the World Define Your Personal Values
Non-negotiables are like tree roots; they are deeply planted and have evolved over time. You may not even recognize that many of the core values you currently have, have been placed there by your parents…
Unpacking ”When They See Us”
As of now, I’m sure you’ve both heard and seen Ava Duverney’s miniseries When They See Us on Netflix. I must admit I was apprehensive about seeing this series because of the buzz on social…
Helping Your Child Develop Empathy
Empathy is a strongly needed quality among all people. It is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. With more empathy comes more compassion, lower crime rates, and more unity among everyone….
What Children Need to Know about Being Reliable
Reliability is an important life lesson that unfortunately does not come naturally to everyone. It is a quality that makes people easier to get along with. It can be frustrating to be in a relationship…
Teaching Your Child to Be Tactful
Tactfulness is the art of using discretion and sensitivity when speaking and relating to those around you. It is a great quality that helps one avoid awkward situations, and become a better friend to everyone….