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10 Best Online Tools for Writers – Most are FREE
These are some of my favorites--and a few I'm curious to try. This incredible list is from websiteplanet.com and was written by Katie Davies. Big thanks to Emma Romano for bringing this list to my...
My Top 5 Favorite Music-Themed Books on Shepherd.com
The best books for readers who feel naked without headphones Picked by Rayne Lacko I smiled the entire time I prepared this list. When Shepherd.com invited me to create a list that reflects my...
Spotify Playlist for The Secret Song of Shelby Rey
Let’s agree, any YA book about music needs its own playlist. We’ve got you. Do you enjoy searching for Easter eggs in a novel? Rayne Lacko’s Young Adult novel, The Secret Song of Shelby Rey,...
10 tips for parents who are struggling to care for a teen in emotional crisis
Parents face many struggles when their teens are going through an emotional crisis. They often experience their own mental health challenges, with rates of anxiety and depression comparable to those...
Three age-appropriate social media platforms for kids… and one to think twice about
Did you child receive a new device over the holidays? Or perhaps you’re concerned about who is sending your child private messages, or the types of ads they may encounter. The following platforms...
8 tips for helping teens feel a deep sense of love and belonging
We all want our kids to feel loved. As middle- and high-schoolers grow into adulthood, they experience the myriad joys and disappointments life throws their way. A strong sense of belonging, and of...
6 Effective Ways to Help Your Child Self-Soothe During the Holidays
The holiday season often inspires a wild rollercoaster of emotions in children. As wonderful and exciting as the holidays may be, it can also be a time of overstimulation for children aged 4-11,...
Parents Cheat Sheet for this Back to School Season
How Parents Can Prepare This Back to School Season Welcome to this month’s newsletter! We're here to help you navigate the upcoming school year and ensure a smooth transition for your children. Read...
The Secrets to Handling Teenage Emotions
How to Handle Teenage Emotions The teen years are filled with physical and emotional changes – and supporting teens through these tumultuous years can feel physically and emotionally challenging for...
Supporting Your Teen’s Heart
Navigating Your Teen's (or Tween's) Crush Today, we'll be diving into the exciting and sometimes perplexing world of romantic crushes. As tweens and teens mature, the potential for developing...
Healthy Outlets for Children’s Emotions and Stress
Coping Through Creativity: 6 Tips for Children In today's fast-paced world, it's crucial for children to have healthy outlets for their emotions and stress. Encouraging creativity through Social...
What Teenagers do to Heal
How Art Helps Teenagers Heal When it comes to expressing negative emotions, children and teens may feel tempted to rely on raising their voices, a physical outburst, or saying something they might...
Become a Social-Emotional Teacher Today!
The Importance of SEL in Adults and Children Being a teen today is harder than ever. We now know that social-emotional learning is integral to education and human development. “SEL advances...
The Importance of SEL in Adults and Children
The number on question I hear from parents is, “What is social-emotional learning (SEL) and what difference does it make?" Here’s how I answer that question – with one important note that’s dear to...
Past Events
DREAM UP NOW WORKSHOP – September 30 – November 4, on Zoom! FREE social-emotional workshop JUST for teens in grades 7 and 8!! In partnership with Bainbridge Youth Services. Sign up here. Are...
How to Help Teens Find Their Passion and Do What They Love
By Rayne Lacko, coauthor of Dream Up Now™: The Teen Journal for Creative Self-Discovery In an uncertain world, being uncertain of yourself can create anxiety. Feeling anxious can mean different...
does-my-content-suck
20 Warning Signs That Your Content Sucks by Jonathan Morrow http://www.copyblogger.com/does-my-content-suck/ 1. You think your content is “good enough” If you had to rate your content on a scale of...
Using twitter to mingle with your heroes
What New Grads Looking to Land a Gig Must Know By Allison Janney Published: June 29, 2010 Hey, new grads, looking for a job? If so, be sure to round out your resume-sending routine with some Twitter...
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