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INSPIRATION – Sample Mission Statements
When children are young they learn more by what their parents are and the environment and feelings that surround them than through the explicit teachings or activities families provide. If this is true, ask yourself, “how do we, as a family, consciously develop who we are and the environment and feelings that make up our home? What are we doing to...
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I Needed Closure
I had a remarkable thing happen this summer. Two years ago was my 50th high school reunion. I didn't go. Our family was moving into a new home. The reunion was in Greeley, Colorado, a whole different state. I only went to Greeley West High School for my senior year, and I never really connected. I had friends and was involved...
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Did She Fall Off The Planet??
It has been three weeks, and you haven't heard from me. "Did Mary Ann fall off the planet," you may have asked yourself. Well, I did, sort of. It has been a long and busy spring and summer. My daughter began working, as well as her regular teaching and mentoring. I have taken on the role of caretaker for the grands....
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School in Limbo? Here’s Help!
In our district, kids are going back to school only two days a week. WHAT!! That will leave a lot of parents with kids who want to do something fun and connect, as well as learn. Here is something that will help you out! : ) I began teaching and speaking over a decade ago. I focused on a learning tool...