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This long weekend provided time for our family to just BE in the moment together. I hope however you spent this weekend you were able to notice the micro-moments of joy!

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Episode 31: 7/31/20 All the Hats We Wear

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Episode 31: 7/31/20 All the Hats We Wear

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This week has been a roller coaster of many up's and downs. As we wrap up this Friday, I see the value of perspective.

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Episode 30: 7/13/20 Resilience in Times of Adversity

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Episode 30: 7/13/20 Resilience in Times of Adversity

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Today I will be honest, I am struggling with many emotions. I do not know where to start but I must be reminded, that only I have the power to choose how I respond with resilience during times of adversity!

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Episode 29: 6/6/20 Having Courage Conversations With Our Kids

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Episode 29: 6/6/20 Having Courage Conversations With Our Kids

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As I look at the cover of my son's yearbook, I am so grateful we live and work in a community filled with diversity. However, WE can do better, WE WILL do better! We are having more intentional courageous conversations with Rory and learning and growing together as a family. I challenge you to do the same with some of these tips from various resources!

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Episode 29: 6/6/20 Having Courageous Conversations With Our Kids

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Episode 29: 6/6/20 Having Courageous Conversations With Our Kids

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As I look at the cover of my son's yearbook, I am so grateful we live and work in a community filled with diversity. However, WE can do better, WE WILL do better! We are having more intentional courageous conversations with Rory and learning and growing together as a family. I challenge you to do the same with some of these tips from various resources!

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Being an extrovert by nature, I thrive on social interaction and connection. Alone time, is often something I do not prioritize and honestly makes me uncomfortable. I am exploring this more and challenging myself to see the benefits for myself and my family!

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Organizing is not an area where I have my biggest strengths unfortunately. I tend to save things and tuck them into spaces where I cannot find them and do not always have a system of how I organize materials at home and at school. This year, not having a classroom of my own has actually helped me stay more organized and minimize what I need each day. This a goal I have for the summer!

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I'm not sure about you, but the idea of "summer break" just doesn't feel the same this year. With less "activities" to run from place to place to like summer camps, parks, sports, etc.-this summer has almost felt daunting! Today we started a schedule to help keep structure and fun to our days!

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So many emotions today as we close a chapter from this school year. Despite the challenges, there were so many bright spots as well. I am choosing to sit with these emotions today-good and bad; acknowledging them for what they are and recognizing the opportunities for growth and reflection they bring.

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The past few days have been very rainy and cloudy. It is easy for this to effect our social and emotional health! Here are some ways to combat this today!

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Episode 23 5/15/20 Giving Our Kids Feedback

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Episode 23 5/15/20 Giving Our Kids Feedback

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Giving feedback and receiving it is challenging for all of us. For me, it is especially difficult to use what I know to be effective with my own kid! Often frustration and stress get in the way! I am going to try some of these 7 helpful tips today!

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There are so many big and little things to accomplish throughout the day. It is helpful for me to prioritize what my "big rocks" are to ensure that these are what I focus my time on. There will always be laundry, closets to organizer and baseboards to clean! But is most important for me to focus my time on time that aligns with our family's values? How will I intentionally schedule this into my day?

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We all know a good nights sleep is important. However, if you're anything like my family, our sleep patterns have been affected recently. How can we lean in to these changes but also continue to provide structure?

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Episode 20 5/12/20 Pushing the Reset Button

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Episode 20 5/12/20 Pushing the Reset Button

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Yesterday was a really hard day for us. It was challenging getting back into a routine and there were lots of power struggles. Today we plan to "push the reset button" and start over with a brand new mindset! "Children are a reflection of the nervous system of adults." -Mindful Schools

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It's important for us to set goals for ourselves professionally and personally at home. It is helpful for me to create visual timelines for myself for accountability reminders. We also model this for Rory and celebrate when we reach our goals!

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Just like we need opportunities during the day for movement during "breaks", we also need to take time to BREATH! Breathing is our body's natural power to calm our brains and bodies that we always have with us!

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It's important for our brains to rest to be able to process new information that we are learning each day. We intentionally build in times for all of us to take "breaks" throughout the school and work day. These really aren't breaks for our brains however and we continue to learn and grow during these "brain intervals."

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"A dog, the only thing on earth that loves you more than itself."

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We listen to music all of the time in our house. Depending on what we are doing: we listen to calming music when we need to relax or focus, country music when the weather is warm and sunny, kidz bop for Rory when he wants to jam and be silly! The music in our house changes with the mood and weather and helps spark creativity and joy! What are you listening to today?

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A unifying activity that our family engages in is surrounded around the basketball goal. None of us are skilled athletes in the game but we create connections, strengthen our relationships, problem solve and above all build belonging through this shared experience!

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Episode 13: 5/1/20 Handwritten Notes and Letters

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Episode 13: 5/1/20 Handwritten Notes and Letters

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I've been so lucky over the years to receive so many handwritten notes from friends, family and colleagues. I save each one! Now more than ever, writing letters is a way we can continue to connect with others!

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Episode 12: 4/30/20 The Power of Displaying Work

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Episode 12: 4/30/20 The Power of Displaying Work

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It's important that we display Rory's school work at home. This shows that we value the effort and creativity he puts into this work and that it is worthy to be displayed. Also displaying ideas and goals promotes creativity and problem solving for our whole family!

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Episode 11: 4/29/20 Be Kind to Your Neighbor

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Episode 11: 4/29/20 Be Kind to Your Neighbor

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We are so fortunate to live in an amazing neighborhood community that has come together during this challenging time. Whether you live in a rural or urban area, house or apartment, there are always ways to spread kindness to your neighbors!

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Praise is super important to name specifically when we notice our kids exhibiting positive behavior. It also strengthens our relationships with our partners and models for our kids when we notice others "doing the right thing." Here is one way we recognize praise in our house!

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Today we painted, cleaned, and fixed. But we also laughed, learned and connected. What we see as "work" can we viewed as "play" for our kids, and we ALL learn through it!

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Episode 8: 4/26/20 Device Do's and Don't's

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Episode 8: 4/26/20 Device Do's and Don't's

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Right now, it is difficult to be away from friends and family. We are fortunate to have smart phones to stay connected throughout the day! Tonight I am sharing some ways we utilize this technology in positive ways but how we set limits for ourselves.

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Episode 7: 4/25/20 Celebrating the Weekend

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Episode 7: 4/25/20 Celebrating the Weekend

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Our family has a ritual to conclude our week by "camping out" in the living room. Not only is this a fun activity to conclude our week, it promotes of connection and unity.

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Today I am reminded of my core values of CONNECTION, COMPASSION and EQUITY and set intentions on how I want to show up for myself and others.

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This morning I changed directions in our routine and listened to the behaviors I was seeing.

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Happy Earth Day! In celebration of this special day, I want to share how I focus on gratitude each day!

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We find so much value connecting with a Morning Meeting similar to what Rory would do in his school classroom, at home!

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Take a glimpse into my morning rituals and routine that help me jump start my day in a positive way!

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Listen into a small glimpse into some dinner time rituals that our family does to promote Social Emotional Learning at home!