Several years ago, through a workplace trauma training, I learned about a study conducted by CDC-Kaiser Permanente titled the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study. During the training, we had the opportunity to take the Adverse Childhood Experiences survey —a brief list of ten yes/no questions. After completing the ACE survey, I was surprised to see my … Continue reading Adverse Childhood Experiences
If you find yourself balancing working from home alongside homeschooling, I’m sorry that you find yourself in this demanding situation. As an educator, a speech-language pathologist, and a homeschooling parent, I want you to know it’s going to be okay—at least from the perspective of your child’s education. I homeschooled my children. I deliberately simplified … Continue reading Homeschooling in a Pandemic
A few years ago, as I began my morning journal, this sentence came to me. I understood it as a metaphor for getting in the trenches, but that it was also about removing the idea that I’m responsible for anyone but myself. I’m no hero. I’m one woman. Those words were a reminder that it … Continue reading Take off the cape, put on the armor
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