I just want to be chill
Be sure to get to the end for a free download to use with students! I hear this a lot… Read More »I just want to be chill
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Phone Addiction
Behind the scenes of a recent coaching session with a student: Student: I got so excited yesterday morning when I… Read More »Phone Addiction
Planner Palooza: Planner recommendations for imperfect students.
Planner-palooza plus a special, custom free planner for the wonderfully imperfect, off the beaten path types at the end! At… Read More »Planner Palooza: Planner recommendations for imperfect students.
7 Powerful Strategies to Help Your Teenager With Productive Struggle in School
With the slower days of summer, also comes my tradition of finding the weirdest puzzle I can and setting it… Read More »7 Powerful Strategies to Help Your Teenager With Productive Struggle in School
3 simple practices to help your teen overcome procrastination and using happiness instead of will power
I can do it later. This is too boring. I’m probably just going to get it wrong anyway, so what’s… Read More »3 simple practices to help your teen overcome procrastination and using happiness instead of will power
3 ways to look at grade reports like a rebel.
“Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could be any different.” -Oprah Winfrey, of course. She’s sort of… Read More »3 ways to look at grade reports like a rebel.
3 ways to motivate teenagers without having to give a pep talk.
Hi Rare Birds,Did you spring break it up last week? I did and all that family fun was actually exhausting.… Read More »3 ways to motivate teenagers without having to give a pep talk.
Don’t forget to feel.
Have I mentioned before that one of my heroes is the poet Mary Oliver? Probably. She’s the salty, New England-y,… Read More »Don’t forget to feel.
Lightning Round
February Newsletter Alright rare birds, hold on to your feathers because this is a lightning round of inspiration and links… Read More »Lightning Round
Why my 80’s Parents Weren’t So Bad
Photo credit: instagram.com/oldschoolmoms (A highly recommended follow, BTW). My parents encouraged me to do my best when I started high… Read More »Why my 80’s Parents Weren’t So Bad