This is a continuation of my last post where I presented the concept that our teenagers are overwhelmed with information inputs and don’t really know that to do with that feeling. Teenagers are almost paralyzed with their fear of failure. As a preview, here are a few words my sociology class of juniors and seniors … Continue reading I Spent Two Months Teaching High School and All Our Teenagers are Broken: Part 2
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I Spent Two Months Teaching High School and All Our Teenagers are Broken: Part 1
A long time ago, in a different version of myself, I was a high school history teacher. I taught a host of social studies subjects, including every iteration of World History possible. I quit teaching when the combination of children/pay/allowable sick leave failed to provide me with a sustainable job. Recently, however, I had the … Continue reading I Spent Two Months Teaching High School and All Our Teenagers are Broken: Part 1
Best Mom Tip #192: Put down the celebrity mom article
For some unknown reason I keep clicking on any article where a celebrity talks about motherhood. O.k., I know the reason. It's because she is pretty and has on pretty clothes and I, too, long to sit around in pretty clothes and have someone photograph me. That is not likely to happen unless you count … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #192: Put down the celebrity mom article