Author: Emily Parker | the6parkers

Mom blogger with a family created through adoption. I love to put on costumes, do geeky stuff, collect animals, cook, and talk about my kids.

Meeting New People And Learning To Teach

Before starting to teach, I had to make it through training week and I have a story that I just must share. At the meet and greet, the night before training started, I was introduced to the other members of the ESE team. It was then that I met my soon to be work bestie. … Continue reading Meeting New People And Learning To Teach

Becoming A Middle School ESE Teacher

One thing that I learned over the summer was that there really is a teacher shortage. After sending out some resumes and applying with the school district, I soon found myself inundated with interview requests. It was both an ego boost and a sad statement of our education system. Anyway, I agreed to an interview … Continue reading Becoming A Middle School ESE Teacher

I Almost Didn’t Graduate

In my last post, I gave the basic update of my life but I I do have to share the story about how I thought it was all going to fall apart. I gotta say that I didn't think I was going to make it through this last semester, because of Research Methods Lab. The … Continue reading I Almost Didn’t Graduate

Here’s To Future Adventures

There have been a lot of changes in my life over the last couple of months. I finally finished my BA which I never thought it would happen. (My graduation ceremony is August 2nd!) I passed my Exceptional Student Education Certification Exam and will start a job as a middle school ESE teacher in August. … Continue reading Here’s To Future Adventures

When To Go The Doctor

This is a contributed post. We’ve all been there—one day you’re fine, and the next, you’re dealing with a nagging ache or a sharp pain. Often, these are just part of life’s usual wear and tear. But how do you tell the difference between something you can shake off with a little rest and something … Continue reading When To Go The Doctor

Managing Anxiety

According to the WHO (World Health Organization), over 300 million people worldwide have an anxiety disorder. However, it's likely that the actual figures are far higher, as many people find it hard to open up and talk about how they are feeling.  Photo by Joice Kelly on Unsplash While we’re all anxious from time to … Continue reading Managing Anxiety

Taking Care Of Your Health

It's never too late to start taking care of your health. After all, your mental and physical well-being influences every aspect of your life, and making a conscious effort to improve it will bring forth many benefits.  Photo by Tim Foster on Unsplash With that in mind, here are some easy and straightforward ways to take care of … Continue reading Taking Care Of Your Health

A Text From An Old Flame

I think we all have "the one that got away" people in our past, right? Well, I definitely do. He was the guy that I was head over heels for but he did not feel the same. I mean, he cared about me and we had a bond, but my deep feelings were not mutual. … Continue reading A Text From An Old Flame