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26/04/2023

This has been going on for so many years, but like many things --"Promposals" come to mind--it seems to grow exponentially each spring--please know if you see older "kids" running / driving around--often early a.m. and then right after school--it could very well be for this, and they are not always safe about it on foot or in their cars, so please keep extra 👀 out for them! Be safe, everyone!

It's that time of year again when our local seniors partake in the annual activity of Water Wars. While we realize this is a time of celebration for the upcoming graduation, we want to remind the students to respect the community around them. Avoid private property and do not interfere with pedestrian or vehicle traffic. Abide by all local and state laws and keep safety in mind. Please see the attached message from Seaholm High School.

24/07/2020

Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie offered a group of teen girls at the Girls Write Now Awards fantastic advice about the importance of being true to yourself. She observed, "I think that what our society teaches young girls, and I think it's also something that's quite difficult for even older women and self-professed feminists to shrug off, is that idea that likability is an essential part of you, of the space you occupy in the world... [and] that you're supposed to hold back sometimes, pull back, don't quite say, don't be too pushy, because you have to be likable...

What I want to say to young girls is forget about likability. If you start thinking about being likable you are not going to tell your story honestly, because you are going to be so concerned with not offending, and that's going to ruin your story... The world is such a wonderful, diverse, and multifaceted place that there's somebody who's going to like you; you don't need to twist yourself into shapes."

For an empowering picture book about the value of being true to yourself regardless of what others think, we highly recommend "Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon" for ages 4 to 8 at https://www.amightygirl.com/stand-tall-molly-lou-melon

For an excellent book for pre-teen girls on staying true to yourself even in the midst of social pressure, check out "A Smart Girl's Guide: Drama, Rumors & Secrets: Staying True To Yourself In Changing Times," for ages 9 to 12 at https://www.amightygirl.com/drama-rumors-secrets

For a fantastic guide for teen girls that teaches them how to find their voice and understand its importance, we recommend "Express Yourself: A Teen Girl's Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Are" for ages 13 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/express-yourself-guide

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has published a short book offering guidance on raising girls to become strong, independent women, "Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions" at https://www.amightygirl.com/dear-ijeawele

She is also the author of several acclaimed novels including "Purple Hibiscus" (http://amzn.to/1q9TXCd), "Half of a Yellow Sun" (http://amzn.to/1uEGVSx), and "Americanah"(http://amzn.to/1qHkCN9), as well as the essay "We Should All Be Feminists" (http://amzn.to/1RVdM0u)

13/06/2020

h/t Allison Hart-Young

"One thing that tipped me off was the number of kids being sent to me by schools"

20/04/2020

From the article:
*Trust the teachers: The child’s teacher is providing all they need
*If you’re stumped, turn it over to the teachers: This is the time for kids to contact their teachers
*You have to pause and give them time to consider an answer and resist the urge to jump in giving them clues to get to the right answer
*Stifle your own perfectionism: Remember that their work won’t look perfect! They are kids and are learning. They need to learn to find their own mistakes
*Reinforce positively
*Keep it low-key. It’s OK if your child doesn’t finish something

20/04/2020

From the article:
*Trust the teachers: If a child is desperate for supplemental work, fine. But otherwise, stick to what the teachers require.
*If you’re stumped, turn it over to the teachers: This is the time for kids to contact their teachers.
*You have to pause and give them time to consider an answer and resist the urge to jump in giving them clues to get to the right answer
*Remember that their work won’t look perfect! They are kids and are learning. They need to learn to find their own mistakes
*Keep it low-key. It’s OK if your child doesn’t finish something

Parents thrust into the role of distance learning guide are struggling in their new positions. Here are some ways they can find some balance and more understanding for their kids.

18/04/2020

Remote homework assistance, reading and writing instruction, organizational skills support, and overall organizational and educational support in these stressful times. Let me help.

12/04/2020

Did you know Sir Patrick Stewart is reading ? https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-3DS-wBG6C/?igshid=u3zd090bcz0r

08/04/2020

Here's a M-W tip of the day, but keep in mind, there are exceptions, like when using "affect" as a noun to mean they way someone expresses emotion:

Most of the time.