Apr 2, 2019 | Assessments, Education, Parenting
My friends think that I am weird. There is no TV in our house. Technically we have no TV services. My husband and I are in agreement that we can survive with one less thing at home in this technology abundant environment. One lazy summer afternoon, my kids and I were...
Oct 16, 2018 | Counseling, Creativity, Giftedness, Parenting
This piece first appeared in the October 2018 issue of the 2e Newsletter. Dr. Dan Peters, and other past and current 2e Newsletter Advisory Board members, reflected on 15 years of 2e as the 2e Newsletter founders J. Mark Bade and Linda Neumann transition the...
Mar 13, 2018 | Education, Parenting
If someone were to sneak into my house and eavesdrop on words weekday mornings, they would likely hear… “You still have boogers in one of your eyes.” “My brother is taking too long in the bathroom.” “Put socks on your toesies. It’s cold.” “Can you help me zip up...
Feb 13, 2018 | Counseling, Parenting
When I was young, I distinctly remember being afraid of killer bees. What will happen to my family and me? What if killer bees attack me? Will I die? These are not comforting thoughts when you are a child. They are scary. Really scary. Well of course we weren’t...
Dec 30, 2017 | Counseling, Parenting
I was sitting with a client a few weeks ago — someone I have known for some time. He is a hard-working professional, husband, and father. He was reflecting on the holidays and the stress in his home due to the loss of a close and loved family member, and the lingering...
Sep 18, 2017 | Education, Parenting
“Why do I need to do more work after I have been at school all day?“ “I never get any free time! I have school all day then homework when I get home!” “Why do we have to do the same thing over and over when I already know it?” Do these questions and pleas sound...
