Did you know that listening, when done effectively, can be a superpower? It is! Just like a superhero uses their powers for good, you can harness the power of listening...

Three weeks ago, I attended a conference sponsored by the Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO) in Minneapolis, MN. I was both a presenter and a participant at the conference. When...

Do you like puzzles? You may be drawn to picture or word puzzles. I like Wordle, and my oldest son likes the 1000-piece picture puzzles. He spreads them out on...

“Your best is going to change from moment to moment, it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstances, simply do your best, and...

What is the hardest thing for you to give over control to another person? Mine is driving. I am an anxious passenger, especially with my young adult children. This anxiety...

When I talk with educators and staff from the helping professions, they are often so busy and caught up in work and life that they lose the brilliant part of...

This is a video series on developing well-being for educators and students. In this course, you will dive into the world of wellness, learning how to tackle stress head-on and...

Over the next few weeks, I will share a video series that looks at situations through a trauma-informed lens.  In this video, you will: You can find out more about...

In this video, you will learn the difference between the learning and survival brains and the importance of nervous system regulation to create safety in the learning environment.

Each lesson has a set routine: Mindfulness activity, connection question, skills lesson, and closing. Routine is so important in having a classroom that feels calm and connected.

Many moons ago, I was a director of a girl’s leadership program that worked with teen girls in rural northwestern Minnesota. It was a fantastic program that provided teens with...

I grew up in a small Midwest rural farming community in the late 1970s and early 1980s. My exposure to different perspectives and cultures was limited; however, one thing that...