I can’t pinpoint the exact moment I decided to stop taking ADHD medication or when I took my last dose. By the time I graduated college, I was convinced that I had outgrown ADD and no longer needed to take any pill, and I believed it for many years. I had a successful career and […]
Over the past few months, we’ve seen a lot of news about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted our children’s education. Yes, school closures, online learning, and hybrid models have transformed the lives of our students. But as an educator, I remain long-term optimistic about the future of education in New Mexico. The pandemic experience […]
As a loyal James Bond fan, I hurried to see No Time to Die. I don’t usually see much of my own life in bonds – but this time around, I found it relatable. Why? While I’d rather die (another day) than spoil the ending, I can say that many times throughout the film, Bond […]
Team Coco posted this video, titled “Conan & Sona Give Matt Gourley Parenting Advice | Conan O’Brien needs a friend ”- below is her description. Conan and Sona share parenting tips for soon-to-be father Matt Gourley. Hear more from this episode @ http://listen.teamcoco.com/gourleyadvice Subscribe to more Team Coco videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi7GJNg51C3jgmYTUwqoUXA?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the full podcast […]
Jonathan Ebbers, Consulting Services Manager, athenahealth athenaMoms started in 2011 as an informal email chain for new moms as athenahealth was a fast-moving, growing company. Over the years it grew into a formalized ERG evolving into athenaParents and then athenaFamilies as the group continued to strive for inclusion. Despite the name changes, the ERG leaders […]
Laura Feeney, Senior Manager, Customer Success Strategy, Adobe Like many, I was unprepared for the profound challenges introduced by the pandemic. I was fortunate not to have lost immediate family members from COVID or my job, something many were not able to experience. For working parents, remote learning was especially fraught this past year and, […]
Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman and HMIP Chief Inspector Charlie Taylor discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prison education in a joint comment released today. The comment also heralds the start of a new prison intelligence review, which will initially focus on reading. The effects of COVID-19 The joint comment is based on […]
Demographics at charter schools Last school year, 200 charter schools were opened in North Carolina, with six more to open in the fall. Charter schools are taxpayer funded schools that are exempt from some of the requirements traditional public schools must meet, such as providing buses and meals for students. The lack of transportation and […]
Nobody ever said parenting is easy. And keep up with paid work and start a family at the same time? It’s a completely different challenge – especially in such unprecedented times. While the pandemic has been difficult for everyone, it’s no surprise that it was especially difficult for working mothers. It is true that working […]
One surprising way to productively manage your ADHD child’s energy is to keep them busy and give them jobs. Children like to feel productive and helpful. Most children really want to follow the directions and be considered a “good” child. But unfortunately, too often, children with ADHD feel the opposite – as if they can […]
