Let me begin here: I write a children’s book series titled Lady Lucy’s Quest about a feisty multi-racial heroine who becomes a knight in the Middle Ages. With her team of trusty helpers (Dillon the Dragon; Tapestry the Unicorn; and Quincy the Belgian Shepherd), she goes on a myriad of…

Holidays are hard for many generally and now specifically. So, here’s something to try whether you are near or far, in person or remote: Tongue twisters! Yes, really. They have a long educational history. They promote learning and enunciation. They build vocabulary. They showcase mistake making and trying again. They…

We need to help children (and adults) process the election for President. Here are a set of strategies/activities that educators can adapt and use for students at all ages and stages. More will be added as time progresses in the transition but this will be beneficial now! Classroom Strategies and…

Worried about the election and possible violence? Me too, regardless of outcome. This creates anxiety and tension and possible trauma. This isn’t good for anyone. …

Bad News Abounds in All Shapes and Sizes Our daily news is bad. It is so bad that some people don’t even listen to or read the news anymore. It is hard to find a good news story and if they exist, they seem to be buried behind an avalanche of bad news. The bad news takes all…

As many of you know, I write about education. To that end, I am writing a new book with Dr. Ed Wang of Harvard Medical School on the positives that the Pandemic engendered within our educational system. We are eager to have educators across the United States complete this Survey…

The Importance of Questions In education, we sadly seem more focused on students getting the right answer than we are in helping students ask the right questions. Just think about all the statewide standardized testing where one answer is right (supposedly). …

Look at this chart of mental health needs created by Crazyhead Comics. Note these layers — — support, healthy relationships, empathy. Now ask yourself about the behavior of the Harvard University women’s hockey coach which included, but was not limited to, berating players, hazing, disrespect, naked skates where women players…

Money and Happiness Two recent events have been rattling around in my mind and while they are vastly different in some ways, they both exemplify the notion that money doesn’t guarantee happiness. And, they both sadly demonstrate how wealth can hide unhappiness. The literature is mixed in terms of money…