Do you ever feel that you need at least 2 heads and 8 arms? The demands of being a teacher are limitless and inundating. Meeting the various academic, social and emotional needs of 25 or so students is enough, but then add on assessments, report cards, countless committees, clubs, communication...

Vulnerability. Some may see it as a sign of weakness. Others have learned to regard it as a true reflection of authenticity (which is taking a beating in our modern world, particularly with the onslaught of social media). The pressure to appear perfect is far greater than ever before...perfectly...

The younger we start mindfulness exercises with our kids, the easier it is to do.

It becomes a very normalized part of their day. Little ones love to show how still and quiet they can be, putting their "mindful bodies" on and using "mindful ears" or "mindful eyes". Getting these kids "hooked in"...

We love our children. We want them to be happy, healthy and achieve their fullest potential. As parents, we try to make the right decisions for our kids and when we make mistakes, they are usually with the best of intentions.

Happily, as an educator over the last couple of decades, I...