The Gray Area: When Helping Starts Hurting
I remember sitting on the couch one evening, phone in my hand, waiting. Waiting for a text. Waiting to hear how my son was feeling. Waiting for him to tell me whether today was going to be a “good” day or a “bad” one. I don’t even remember what I was supposed to be doing…
The Gray Area: When Mental Health Doesn’t Fit Inside a School Schedule
As an educator, I’ve spent my career telling families that education matters. As a mom, I learned that sometimes surviving matters first. Those two truths can exist at the same time. For years, getting my son to school felt like running a marathon before 8:00 a.m. Every morning was a battle. Some days I honestly…
The Little Things Matter More Than You Think
When people hear that I’ve spent my career in education, they often assume I’m going to tell parents they need to volunteer more, attend every school event, or spend hours every night helping with homework. I’m not. Life is busy. I’ve been the single mom working full-time, trying to build a career while raising two…
