I’ve really been enjoying my time these past couple of weeks. It’s been nice to “get away from it all” and just take some much-needed time to relax, reflect, and rejuvenate. I had some lofty plans on getting caught up with work (are you *ever* really caught up?). While I did get a few thingsContinue reading “Learning From My Kids”
Category Archives: Family
Quiet Reflection
Ever have a time when you were in need of quiet reflection? Away from work. Away from home. Away from your kids and spouse? Away from life. That was me today. Don’t get me wrong, I love my life. Things have been rather chaotic with a lot happening in my life and in the livesContinue reading “Quiet Reflection”
Summer Memories
After a week back to work already, I’ve been pondering our summer and the wonderful memories we made together as a family. While I could write a book about the summer and everything that happened, I would like to share one memory. A sweet memory about my 4-year-old son, Pauli. But first, some background .Continue reading “Summer Memories”
But, He Can Do It At Home….
Have you ever had a parent tell you, “But Johnny (insert any child’s name here) can count to 100 by 2’s (insert any skill here) at home with no difficulty at all. He does it all the time!” As a classroom teacher, a Learning Support Teacher and even as a Vice-Principal, I’ve heard this countlessContinue reading “But, He Can Do It At Home….”
My Resilient Little Girl
My 7-year-old daughter continues to amaze me every day. A little over a week ago, she broke her elbow playing on the monkey bars (or more specifically, falling OFF the monkey bars). It was a very bad break so she had to undergo surgery to fix it. You can see pictures and read the blogContinue reading “My Resilient Little Girl”
School is Home
While I have always known it, from personal experience, this year made me realize once again just how important school is for our students. School is a safe place for many students. The ONLY safe place. Our students know what to expect, for the most part, from school. They know what to expect from theirContinue reading “School is Home”
Learning From My Little Girl
Friday was the last day of work for me before I began summer holidays. So exciting! As is our family tradition, it was Friday, so we headed down to Vancouver as we do every other Friday night. This time, we headed to Stanley Park, specifically. This is our favourite place to go as a family.Continue reading “Learning From My Little Girl”
Mother’s Day Reflection
I have celebrated eight Mother’s Days (if you count the one when I was pregnant with my daughter who is now 7-years-old). I am very fortunate to have 3 wonderful children: Trista (7), Pauli (4), and Carson (1). I am proud of each one of them for many reasons. When I became a mom, IContinue reading “Mother’s Day Reflection”
My Top Ten in Ten Days – Celebrating my 100th Blog Post – 1/10
Like I have mentioned, being a mom is the most important thing I do. It always has to come first! I am fortunate to have 3 wonderful kids: Trista (7), Pauli (4), and Carson (1). They brighten my each and every day. I feel so fortunate to have them in my life! I learn somethingContinue reading “My Top Ten in Ten Days – Celebrating my 100th Blog Post – 1/10”
Children: The Heart of the Matter
Our city is hosting the Children: The Heart of the Matter conference this weekend. Last night was the Keynote address by Dr. Gordon Neufeld. Dr. Neufeld is a developmental psychologist with 40 years of experience with children and youth and their care-givers. He has presented his ideas extensively around the world and has written aContinue reading “Children: The Heart of the Matter”
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