Developing an Optimistic Mindset, in spite of the Coronavirus!   What have you done today for the good of the country?  “Our society has changed from an achieving society to a feel – good society. Up until the 1960s, achievement was the most important goal to instill in our children. In the 1980’s, this goal Read More

Dear friends, So much can change in a week. Schools are closed, some thru April 5 in Austin—well beyond the anticipated spring break week. Many parents will have to consider working from home, with kids at home, as a result. But like all things, if we look for the silver lining, we can find one. Read More

Dear Friends, Before I was in private practice, I was a classroom teacher for 13 years. So, when faced with my kids being home for at least 3 weeks…that’s where my brain went back to. Structure. Planning. Activities. There have been a ton of posts on social media about all the free resources that are Read More

Dear Friends, Jennie here: For weeks, our family had planned a little “stay-cation” over spring break. It was going to be fantastic, filled with much needed family time and also time to catch up on projects around the house. And then, things changed. It became very clear after spring break was extended by 2 weeks Read More