social emotional learning

It’s Okay Not to Be Okay

On May 3, 2020, another severe storm hit my hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. This time it hit my neighborhood and…

6 years ago

A World of Possibilities

Like you, I have been weathering the pandemic watching the world on my screens…TV, computer, and phone. I hear the…

6 years ago

Talking with Kids in Uncertain Times

At the 2017 Music City SEL Conference, Tim Shriver stated in his keynote address, “We live in volatile, ambiguous, complex and…

6 years ago

How Consistency Creates Positive Childhood Experiences

She was eight years old, maybe even seven, when we first met at Kids Club in her neighborhood. Kids Club…

6 years ago

Recognizing Trauma’s Many Faces

All of my life, I have heard my dad tell stories about the multiple heart attacks and regular hospital stays…

6 years ago

Be Intentional About Course-Correcting

Although the first semester is almost over, it’s not too late to make adjustments to create a safe and nurturing…

6 years ago