by nwadmin | Feb 5, 2019 | Burnout, Education, Friendship, Uncategorized
Ok, I admit it. I adore alliteration. But that’s not the reason I chose this month’s theme (not entirely, at least). It’s because we really do “get by with a little help from [our] friends.” Studies show that friendship promotes emotional...
by nwadmin | Feb 2, 2019 | Burnout, Education, Friendship, resilience, Uncategorized
Last year, my husband and I made a bucket list trip (for me anyway) to Punxsutawney to see the Phil, the celebrity groundhog. You see, Feb 2 is a special day for me for various reasons. It’s the birthday of my good friend, Dacia, who would be sad to know that I...
by nwadmin | Feb 1, 2019 | Burnout, Education, Joyful Classrooms
Marie Kondo’s Konmari method has taken over social media these days. I have to admit that I’ve taken quite a few bags of donations to the local thrift store after watching her Netflix show, and her file method of folding has changed my dresser drawers...
by nwadmin | Jan 22, 2015 | Families, Parenting, Stress Management
Some friends and I were just talking over dinner about how partnerships and family are represented on social media. There tends to be a sheen of perfection painted over posts about family life. We want to show the picturesque Pinterest-worthy parts of relationships...
by nwadmin | Jan 21, 2015 | Fitness and Exercise, Stress Management, Wellness
I’m a runner by nature, but more and more my colleagues and I have been stopping to take 15 minute walk breaks during the day. We find this inspires us to break up the computer/desk monotony but also helps us problem solve more creatively and see things from...
