Okay, so I’m really struggling right now. College is way harder than I thought it would be. I’m having trouble with my classes, feeling super isolated, and honestly, just generally anxious about everything. I’m thinking I need to talk to someone, but I really need someone who gets what it’s like to be a student….
Okay, so I’m going into my first year of teaching (5th grade – wish me luck!) and I’m starting to panic a little about classroom management. I’ve been reading a lot online, but it all seems so theoretical. I’m more concerned about the practical side of things. Specifically, I’m worried about: Low-level disruptions: How do…
Okay, here’s my take: My daughter, Lily, is starting middle school in the fall, and I’m already starting to worry. Elementary school was mostly okay, a few minor tiffs here and there, but I know middle school can be a whole different ballgame. I’ve heard horror stories about bullying, cliques, and just general social awkwardness….