The Value of Openness for Parenting

Today I was reminded of the value of openness. The value of having a network of people online, some close friends, some passin

Reflecting on Ego States in Life, Classroom and Politics

Someone recently recommended that I look up the ego states approach to psychotherapy. I started with some internet resources t

Two-in-one Parenting

"We suppress many aspects of our personalities in order to conform to the perfect image we try to live up to. In this way

This Isn’t Your Life

This isn’t your life You’re living These aren’t your choices You’re making This isn’t your time

Equity & Inclusion – 7 year old style

So here are two stories that stunned me. 7 year old kid, almost 8… who just hangs around me and her dad often and says w

Looking Back on 2018

Today I found myself reminiscing about 2018 and what I am most proud of… the bulk of it is extra institutional work, a l

Reading a Graphic Novel with my Child

I just read a Graphic Novel, Sisters, by Raina Telgemeier. It was such a great experience she looked forward to it every night

Problematic Depictions of Racism in American Children’s Movies

So, I’m not American, so I may be off-track here, but I feel like some recent children’s movies that are meant to

Breaking Promises

I had everything set. Toys and colors and sticker book in my bag. Check. Change of clothes and underwear. Check. Alarm on my p

Some Critical Love for a Children’s Book for Muslims

It’s always really tricky for me to choose books for my child. On the one hand, she reads English better than Arabic (al