In a world often bustling with competition and urgency, teaching kindness to children may seem like an optional soft skill. However, it’s quite the opposite. Kindness, as it turns out, is a critical component of our social fabric and...
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I intended to order cordless blinds for my daughter's room but accidentally ordered the corded kind. My husband's eyes widened when he saw them. As a little boy, a...
We recently received a Mommy SOS from a mom looking for advice on how to handle her daughter crying at preschool morning drop-offs, and I couldn’t help but sympathize because I have been dealing with the same thing myself....
Autumn is here! This incredible season brings a shift in the world that’s hard to ignore. The air turns crisp, leaves transform into a palette of red, orange, and gold, and routines settle into the rhythm of school days...
Sterne School is unique among independent schools in that the youngest students we serve are fourth graders. As the fourth-grade California History teacher (I’m also the Head of Sterne’s Lower & Middle School), it is my pleasure to get...
I sat down with our resident sleep expert, Dr. Sarah Mitchell, in our most recent Facebook Live to talk about all things sleep training, or should we say #sleepteaching. Our 25-minute chat is candid, non-judgmental, and FULL of validating...
Me to my three-year-old daughter: One second, Daddy needs to get one thing and then we can go.
My daughter: Damn it, he always takes so long (with an eye roll).
I’m sorry – what?!
Not only did she just say "damn...
I recently had my first “real” playdate with my son. He is 8 months old and some may say I waited way, WAY too long. Now two weeks in, with our first few playdates accomplished, I know for sure...
This statement is controversial, but the sport of boxing isn't violent. Growing up (with five sisters), my parents considered all male sports violent, mainly the sport of boxing. I understand why. When you watch a professional match that goes twelve rounds,...
As the new school year looms on the horizon, many children experience a mix of excitement and anxiety. Returning to school can be daunting, filled with new routines, environments, and social dynamics. One effective way to help children manage...
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