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Finding our Rhythm

May 2022

Pick any day in 2019. The alarms go off at 5:15, 5:30 and 5:45 a.m. Coffee maker pops on. You look through the fridge and miraculously create two lunches out of two pieces of deli...

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Tips for male engagement

March 2022

Regardless of the challenges facing us, one thing remains constant. Our kids need our support and encouragement at school and at home, possibly now more than ever. There have always been barriers to achieving successful...

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The 400-Day Pause

April 2021

I recently used my Instagram (@heydudeniceshoes) to ask students, “What do you wish parents and educators realized about this past year?” Here’s what some students had to say: “In person school is hard when you...

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Decisions

December 2020

When it comes to parenting, decision-making is my favorite part of the job. I like being “where the buck stops.” However, this year, decisions are at the bottom of my favorite things list. It seems...

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Endless Grace for the Endless Summer

August 2020

The bell rings. Break open the seal of your packet. This exam is timed. Please keep an eye on the clock. The clock is broken? Fashion yourself a sundial. Fill in the circles thoroughly and...

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