I recently had the honor of coaching a U9 lacrosse team. As a culminating event to our season, we participated in a two-day tournament with several other Metro Atlanta teams. The weather was beautiful, the competition was great, and the players were excited to be there. However, as I coached our games and watched several … Continue reading The Art of Losing – The Game Ends. The Lesson Begins
Books: My Escape from Doomscrolling
I have a serious problem. Doomscrolling. According to the American Brain Foundation, doomscrolling is regularly reading or viewing disturbing current events, especially online, which can leave us feeling emotionally overwhelmed. Whether you’re consuming stories and perspectives on disease, natural disasters, political upheaval, or any other issue that increases your anger or fear, your brain is … Continue reading Books: My Escape from Doomscrolling
KEEP RECESS SAFE – There are multiple layers
In a previous post called Recess. Lessons Learned on the Playground, I talked about the importance of recess and the many ways it benefits children. Recess gives kids a chance to explore, create, and make their own choices while building valuable negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills. It’s also a chance for students to decompress, recharge, … Continue reading KEEP RECESS SAFE – There are multiple layers