Category: Mom Life

Making My Way as a Teacher

Well, it's my first holiday break as a teacher. I have really been looking forward to this. In a lot of ways, having this time off makes me feel like a teacher just as much as actually doing the teaching thing does. I still do mental double takes during the day when I realize I … Continue reading Making My Way as a Teacher

The Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for a Fresh Start

The beginning of a new year is a natural time to set goals, reflect on the past, and look forward to positive changes. New Year’s resolutions are a tradition that allows people to focus on self-improvement and personal growth. Some goals stand out as perennial favorites, reflecting a shared desire for better health, happiness, and … Continue reading The Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for a Fresh Start

10 Ways to Spot a Scam: From Work-From-Home Schemes to Ambassador Rip-Offs

Thanks to the Internet, scams are everywhere these days, targeting individuals with tempting offers that often seem too good to be true. There are so many different kinds of scams it's hard to avoid them. If you read the blog, you know that Emily has shared her own experiences with a puppy scam and a … Continue reading 10 Ways to Spot a Scam: From Work-From-Home Schemes to Ambassador Rip-Offs

Am I A Good Teacher?

Well, I have been an ESE teacher for a little over a week and I gotta say, it's exactly how I visualized it and I'm so happy in that classroom that I feel like my heart is going to burst. Watching these kids take in the information and sometimes watching them struggle, it's an awesome … Continue reading Am I A Good Teacher?

How to Support Your Child’s Learning At Home as a Parent

This is a collaboration post. Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-white-long-sleeve-shirt-sitting-beside-woman-in-red-shirt-4778621/  As a parent, there is nothing more important than your child! From the moment they are born, they become your number-one priority and you will do anything to make them happy and for them to live their best life.  Part of living their best life … Continue reading How to Support Your Child’s Learning At Home as a Parent

Childhood Trauma And Elephants

You know how they say that your parents give you trauma? Well, it's true! Ok, that's not exactly what this post is about. But the story starts with my mom completely by accident saying something that has stuck with me for years. (If you keep reading, it will be clear that this is not really … Continue reading Childhood Trauma And Elephants

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