As a Teacher or Parent, you may say it’s impossible to have peace in my home or classroom! But as long as there is a possible in impossible, you have hope! Here are two tips to creating peace in your classroom and at home! Have a cup of peace Having peace doesn’t mean ignoring or Read More…
Seeing the World through Our Senses
Babies and toddlers have a natural-born desire for excitement! They look for opportunities to be entertained and electrified through the newness of life! What better way to ignite that thrill than at a sensory garden? Yes, a garden! But this isn’t your average grandma’s flower garden, this is a garden specifically designed with your baby Read More…
Have A Good Laugh!
Raising children is said to be one of the most rewarding jobs. I couldn’t agree more, however at times things can get a little hairy (to say the least). The good outshines the struggles but one thing I learn from my children everyday is to rely on laughter to get through those not so easy Read More…
My Experience as a NaviGo Scholar by Susana Garcia
Hello, my name is Susana Garcia. I am a senior at Ryle High School and I am also a dual enrollment student at Gateway Community and Technical College. While at Ryle, my college and career readiness coach, Mr. Demetrakis, told me of an amazing opportunity to become a NaviGo Scholar. I was so interested that Read More…
Positive Tools for Negative Behaviors….. FLIP IT
The journey of parenting can be filled with blissful joy and excitement. Your child grows and changes before your eyes! Every developmental stage can offer new joys but also new challenges. At one moment it can be all smiles and giggles and in the next crying, kicking or even hitting! We all know the pull Read More…
Raising Resilient Children: Get Talking!
In the fast paced society we live in it is understandable how difficult it can be to take time out of your busy day to talk with your child, especially if you have very different schedules. However, you can boost these points of interaction that you already have with your child by engaging in open Read More…
Raising Resilient Children: Let Them Ride the Waves
As a parent or caregiver it can be hard watching your child go through the ups and downs of adolescence. Sometimes we want to be the “surfboard” and guide him or her away from the difficulties that are a part of growing up. But just like anyone who is learning to be a good surfer, Read More…