When it comes to mental health, tweens’ emotions and behavior can baffle parents, educators — and even themselves. On top of that, there’s plenty of confusion and disagreement over where a parent’s role ends and…
Phyllis was the guest on BBC World News (Beyond 100 Days), talking to reporters Katty Kay and Christian Fraser about the dramatic rise in self-harming behavior among children.
In addition to teaching, it seems we’re expected to be human shields,” one teacher says. Principals are hearing about school systems training teachers to use guns, or practicing drills with swarms of police officers and…
When we put our own oxygen masks on first, everyone benefits. We become less reactive and more giving colleagues, better friends, calmer parents — and, for those of us who work in schools — more…
“I need you to spread the cream cheese on my bagel,” my 9-year-old son told me. I shook my head. “No, you don’t. Last I checked, Alex, you have working hands.” He tested my resolve.…
Even my iPhone thought I was overextended. On a Sunday night, a message flashed across my screen: “There’s a lot going on tomorrow. There are nine events scheduled, and the first one starts at 4…
