by nwadmin | Oct 11, 2019 | Burnout, Mindfulness, Parenting, Stress Management, Wellness
I love this photo. It reminds me so much of a story a friend recently told me about her incredibly spirited and art-supply-loving preschooler. My friend is the head of a significant nonprofit chapter, a graphic design and website whiz, a mom of two wonderful...
by nwadmin | Oct 10, 2019 | Burnout, resilience, Stress Management, Uncategorized, Wellness
It’s Mental Health Awareness Day, which seems like a good time to write a few posts about being mindful. Research shows that practicing mindfulness can have a positive impact on mental health, including stress and anxiety reduction, emotional regulation, and...
by nwadmin | Sep 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
We recently moved to South Florida, so it doesn’t feel much like the fall we had in PA a few years back. Nevertheless, fall is still my favorite season. For one, it’s my birthday season, which is of utmost importance. But it is also the season of crisp...
by nwadmin | Feb 8, 2019 | Early Childhood Education, Education, Families, Friendship, Uncategorized
Recently, I had the opportunity to evaluate a program for the Erie Art Museum called Old Songs New Opportunities. This program, under the direction of Kelly Armor, helps refugee and New American women transition into roles as early childhood educators, while sharing...
by nwadmin | Feb 7, 2019 | Burnout, Education, Friendship, Stress Management, Uncategorized
Today is Grenadian Independence Day (which doesn’t seem to have anything to do with the above title, but stay with me), and it has made me nostalgic and wistful for the fun days with my Grenadian friends from grad school. It still works with my Friendship...
