Moving On After A Suicide And Dealing With The Trauma

I debated about whether to publish another post about the loss of my son due to suicide. (Here’s the original post.—-> Suicide And The Ones Left Behind) I don't want overdo it but writing helps me and I don't have it in me to write about anything else. Not yet anyway. So please bear with … Continue reading Moving On After A Suicide And Dealing With The Trauma

Life After Loss: Coping With Suicide

Trigger Warning: Death/Suicide If you follow me, you know that we recently lost our son to suicide and are now facing the challenges of coping with suicide. You can read about it here. Now What Do We Do As you could imagine, when we were faced with making funeral arrangements for our son, we had … Continue reading Life After Loss: Coping With Suicide

Suicide And The Ones Left Behind

Trigger warning: Suicide. Suicide. Virtually every day, you hear or read a story about someone who took his/her life. I always thought that was terribly sad, of course. But it was someone else's tragedy and nothing that I ever thought I would be able to relate to directly. That was until my son killed himself. … Continue reading Suicide And The Ones Left Behind

Differentiation Strategy in Teaching: How to Apply It in the Classroom

Education is not one-size-fits-all. Every student enters the classroom with unique skills, learning styles, and needs, including those with special needs. Differentiation in teaching is a strategic approach that aims to cater to these individual differences, ensuring that all students have access to meaningful learning experiences. By implementing differentiation strategies, teachers can create an inclusive … Continue reading Differentiation Strategy in Teaching: How to Apply It in the Classroom

I Used To Be More Sensitive To Questions

Emily had this post ready to go, when her family experienced an unimaginable tragedy. While they are working through things, I'm helping to keep the blog's momentum going and publishing on her behalf. This is one of the many heartfelt stories about her family and children you'll find on this blog. Emily will be back … Continue reading I Used To Be More Sensitive To Questions

5 Simple Tips to Take Care of Your Long Term Health

Image Pexels CC0 License None of us wants to really think about it, but there’s no denying that health problems can crop up more frequently the older we get. Whether you find yourself waking up with a stiff back each morning or your trips to the doctor’s office are becoming more frequent, there are many … Continue reading 5 Simple Tips to Take Care of Your Long Term Health

7 Qualities of a Good Teacher

Teachers play a vital role in shaping the future of their students. A good teacher does more than just deliver lessons; they inspire, motivate, and create a positive learning environment. Whether in a traditional classroom, an online setting, or a mentorship role, the best educators possess certain qualities that make them effective and memorable. Here … Continue reading 7 Qualities of a Good Teacher

My Autistic Student Took My Badge Home

You never really know the effect you are having on people; just like you never really know what others are dealing with. This should be common knowledge. Life has proven that time and time again. Anyway, I had yet another reminder when I got a new student in my ESE class. Getting To Know The … Continue reading My Autistic Student Took My Badge Home