I don’t need to tell you that this has been a particularly difficult year for children. For many of them, it’s been filled with disappointments, unmet expectations and strong feelings. One way to help support your children (and yourself) as we make our way through...
Whether we are a parent, teacher, grandparent, caregiver, or guardian, most adults have a close relationship with a child at some point. Children can be exemplars of selfless love, compassion, and joy. They can also be sullen, challenging, and unforgiving – guilty of...
As a professional and life coach, I love goal setting and all that comes with it: intentionality, accountability, positive energy, etc. My husband and I have a habit of taking a day (or sometimes longer) around the new year (sometimes it's the end of December,...
After researching for a speaking engagement at the Michigan Reading Association this year, I wanted to give readers advice on how they can help prepare their children for school. There are simple things that can be done at home that will make your child’s school...
After researching for a speaking engagement at the Michigan Reading Association this year, I wanted to give readers advice on how they can help prepare their children for school. There are simple things that can be done at home that will make your child’s school...
After researching for a speaking engagement at the Michigan Reading Association this year, I wanted to give readers advice on how they can help prepare their children for school. There are simple things that can be done at home that will make your child’s school...
After researching for a speaking engagement at the Michigan Reading Association this year, I wanted to give readers advice on how they can help prepare their children for school. There are simple things that can be done at home that will make your child’s school...
After researching for a speaking engagement at the Michigan Reading Association this year, I wanted to give readers advice on how they can help prepare their children for school. There are simple things that can be done at home that will make your child's...
Over the years, a reoccurring theme of posts here on Be The Difference have been about teaching children character and modeling it as a parent or caregiver. I was happy to have Anna Rebchu, a sociology teacher and volunteer, submit a Guest Post on teaching our...
I have really great news to share in the wonderful world of teaching character... The release of a new book is coming up very soon. It's not another children's book that teaches a lesson on character but a book for (drumroll please) educators! You may be wondering why...
The intention of this series is to showcase a number of individuals with children primarily in elementary school and younger (But I will interview some mamas of older children too!) I will not be sharing names or photos. Why is this you ask? The purpose of the series...
The intention of this series is to showcase a number of individuals with children primarily in elementary school and younger (But I will interview some mamas of older children too!) I will not be sharing names or photos. Why is this you ask? The purpose of the series...
The intention of this series is to showcase a number of individuals with children primarily in elementary school and younger (But I will interview some mamas of older children too!) I will not be sharing names or photos. Why is this you ask? The purpose of the series...
The intention of this series is to showcase a number of individuals with children primarily in elementary school and younger (But I will interview some mamas of older children too!) I will not be sharing names or photos. Why is this you ask? The purpose of the series...
The intention of this series is to showcase a number of individuals with children primarily in elementary school and younger (But I will interview some mamas of older children too!) I will not be sharing names or photos. Why is this you ask? The purpose of the series...
Part of what I do is consult with other authors as they begin their journey as a writer or I mentor them as they get ready to launch a new book. A few months ago, I had the pleasure of working with Stacey Marshall, author of the Captain Courage Series. I was drawn to...
The intention of this series is to showcase a number of individuals with children primarily in elementary school and younger (But I will interview some mamas of older children too!) I will not be sharing names or photos. Why is this you ask? The purpose of the series...
The intention of this series is to showcase a number of individuals with children primarily in elementary school and younger (But I will interview some mamas of older children too!) I will not be sharing names or photos. Why is this you ask? The purpose of the series...
The intention of this series is to showcase a number of individuals with children primarily in elementary school and younger (But I will interview some mamas of older children too!) I will not be sharing names or photos. Why is this you ask? The purpose of the series...
Welcome to my new series where I interview real-life mamas. My blog is titled "Be the difference" Parents have the power to make a difference in their children's lives from the very start. I want to honor parents in this series for the hard work they are putting into...
And so we come to the end of touring around a number of fasinating blogs for two weeks. I am happy to end the tour with my dear friend Barbara over at The Corner on Character. Not only is she a fellow blogger buddy but she is also now a fellow author friend of mine as...
Today's stop on the blog post comes to us from the OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD over in Guam! Welcome Mrs. M and thank you for participating! Blog Title: Color Me Kinder Premise of the Blog: A fantastic display of creativity and passion from a kindergarten teacher. Her...