We all pitched in for Peanut Kid “I want a peanut butter sandwich.” That’s all Declan would eat for lunch and most dinners: peanut butter. There was no use arguing, sitting him down, reading another child psychology book, and saving the food until...
Things I’m wondering I’m glad we’re discussing back to school. We’re all ready to have things back to normal. But, I have questions before we jump back in. I’m not making a judgment here or committing to a “yes” or...
“You got a pen?” I taught for 18 years and lost about a million pens. I was mystified–even before the Digital Age, no one thought they should bring a pen? Ever. Not even during exam season. “I have my pen.” That sounds nicer than...
“You don’t need to see my face to learn.” That’s what I said to kids who “disappeared” for long school absences. “We can do this remotely.” I discovered something–with a little advanced thinking, remote teaching...
Tampons–never discussed, but central to middle and high school life. Tampons are no joke, unless you’re a middle school boy. Then, they’re hilarious. I’ve seen boys take girls’ purses and backpacks, wave them around, “You’ve...
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