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Category Archives: Accent on the Positive
When Someone We Love Loses His Way
*name has been changed to protect privacy After teaching children with severe learning and behavior issues for eight years, I was in need of a change. A first grade position opened up in the district, so I applied and … Continue reading
Voicing the Gift
*all names in this piece have been changed My first teaching position was a bit unusual. Because a full time teacher was not needed at either school in the district, I worked half-day at the high school and half-day at … Continue reading
Posted in Accent on the Positive
Tagged effective teaching strategies, how to bond with a child, how to get to know a child, listening to kids, noticing someone else's gift and talents, noticing the positives in children, parent child bonding, recognizing the gifts of our children, the importance of listening to kids
90 Comments
Hope for the Angry Child
I haven’t spoken of this experience for over fifteen years; I have definitely never written about it. Yet, when the memories of this time came rushing back, I had to pull off the highway and find a gas station where … Continue reading
The Words We Choose
I was recently invited to teach a writing lesson to the students in my daughter’s classroom. It was an opportunity to bring together my two loves—teaching and writing. Yet, there was a moment of hesitation. For the first time ever, … Continue reading
Notice The Good
*all names have been changed My six-year-old daughter handed me her fall progress report. It displayed a steady stream of happy check marks in all the positive boxes. There was just one check mark standing dejectedly alone from all the … Continue reading
Six Words You Should Say Today
Very rarely does one sentence have immediate impact on me. Very rarely does one sentence change the way I interact with my family. But this one did. It was not from Henry Thoreau or some renowned child psychologist. It was … Continue reading
Posted in Accent on the Positive, What I Would Have Missed
Tagged how to be a great sports parent, how to encourage your children, I love to watch you play, taking the pressure off your kids, what makes a great sports parent, What Makes A Nightmare Sports Parent -- And What Makes A Great One by Steve Henson, What to say to your kids after the game
427 Comments
A Clear View to a Beautiful Life
Eight months ago my 5 year old daughter got glasses. I will never forget the moment, standing in the vision center, as she tried on frames that appealed to her. On the 7th attempt, she placed a pair with glittery … Continue reading
Posted in Accent on the Positive, Perfect Imperfection
Tagged external distraction, fear of making mistakes, finding your purpose, how to see the life you're meant to live, negative factors in your life, overcoming the fear of rejection, perfection, pressure to please everyone, self love, self validation
48 Comments
The Light on the Flip Side
Sometimes I write about letting go of daily distraction. Sometimes I write about grasping what matters. And sometimes I just sit down and write something that’s on my heart. Every time I do, someone out there writes to tell me … Continue reading
Posted in Accent on the Positive, Perfect Imperfection
Tagged don't give up on your child, encouraging kindness in our children, how to respond to criticism of our children, nurturing our children, raising compassionate children, recognizing the gifts of our children, turning a negative into a positive
34 Comments
Love Without Question
*Name has been changed to protect privacy Thanksgiving 2011 was one of the best I can remember. It had all the makings of a fabulous holiday experience: *hilarious moments (let me just say four words: “Awkward Family Photos Game”) *inspiring … Continue reading
Posted in Accent on the Positive, Embrace The Reminder
Tagged giving without restraint, helping out someone in hard times, helping those in need during the holidays, holiday giving, how to help during the holidays, making the holidays meaningful, providing hope, Scary Mommy Thanksgiving post, telling your children about the Penn State scandal, the true meaning of Christmas
11 Comments
Do What You Can Do
I haven’t been able to get a recent tragedy out of my mind. I thought perhaps it was because it happened in the state where I grew up. I thought perhaps it was because I am an avid concert-goer myself, … Continue reading