5 Easy Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

“You’re getting older.” That’s what the doctor said about weight gain. My friends didn’t take my weight gain seriously either. What do you say to a formerly-scrawny person gaining a few pounds? “@#$# #$&.” That’s...

Smile: It’s Your Best School Year Ever

Back to school season is expensive, but one thing that’s free is a smile. Studies show a smile makes life better.  Smiling puts your brain in a very different space. Teaching is hard. I often say it’s like playing dodge ball but I’m the one in the...

How to Make Every Second of Summer Vacation Count

Summer vacation is finally here.  You’ve got all the time in the world…and what happens? You waste it! Summer vacation is the moment every teacher’s been waiting for!   Six to eight weeks of pure uninterrupted time off to do all the things...