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Step back for a better look
Do you sometimes feel stuck in a situation? I often find myself in the middle of chaos and I can't seem to find a way out. But, thanks to...

Author Sandra Wilson
Feb 15, 2022
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Can it Wait Until Tomorrow?
Do you find yourself putting off tasks that should be done today? Procrastination can develop from lack of interest, lack of motivation,...

Author Sandra Wilson
Jan 8, 2022
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The Joy of Dinosaurs
Have you ever met a child obsessed with dinosaurs? These kids will often have many toys and books geared to dinosaurs and can probably...

Author Sandra Wilson
Nov 21, 2021
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Why Poetry Matters
Do you like to read poetry, or maybe write it? When I was a teenager I found that poetry helped me deal with my emotions and angst. If...

Author Sandra Wilson
Oct 21, 2021
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Reality Check
How many children believe that polar bears and penguins live together? When we are providing children with information, even if it is in...

Author Sandra Wilson
Oct 1, 2021
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Building a foundation
What did you want to be when you grew up? I remember when people scoffed at my brother when he said he wanted to be a garbage man. It...

Author Sandra Wilson
Sep 21, 2021
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Being a Good Sport
In a graphic I recently saw it lists being a good sport as one of the social skills kids need. This can be a difficult concept in a world...

Author Sandra Wilson
Sep 8, 2021
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Playing Dress-Up
As a child I loved Halloween because then I got to dress up in costume. As I got older I realized dress-up didn't have to be just for...

Author Sandra Wilson
Aug 31, 2021
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Feeling Empty
When one of my young friends experienced the death of his pet he asked me if I had a book that could help him understand the emotions he...

Author Sandra Wilson
Aug 24, 2021
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Enjoying the moment
Are you always looking ahead, planning for the next milestone, the next raise, the next event? We seem to live in a world where we are...

Author Sandra Wilson
Aug 10, 2021
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Creative Writing Classes
Do you remember creative writing in class? I find that many creative writing classes focus on the writing aspect of a story - proper...

Author Sandra Wilson
Jul 26, 2021
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Allowing for Choice
How do you feel when you are given a choice? Do you feel that you have control in a situation, do you feel included? Giving children a...

Author Sandra Wilson
Jul 19, 2021
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A simple act of kindness
Do you think kindness is a big deal? Kindness is definitely important for our world. But these acts of kindness don't need to be big nor...

Author Sandra Wilson
Jul 13, 2021
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Deflect or Reflect?
Do you easily give an apology or do you deflect the mistake elsewhere? I read a book on civility that talked about today's society and...

Author Sandra Wilson
Jul 6, 2021
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Are you Listening
What do you think is one of the best things we can do for kids? When Mr. Rogers was asked this question his answer, plain and simple, was...

Author Sandra Wilson
Jun 29, 2021
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A Monster of an Idea
Does your child fill your days with questions? Kids are so curious and questions help them learn, they can also be an important part of...

Author Sandra Wilson
Jun 21, 2021
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Rules vs Values
As a child were you a rule breaker? Did you like to see how far you could bend the rules? Children are naturally curious and wondering...

Author Sandra Wilson
Jun 14, 2021
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All the World's a Stage
What kind of performance do you give? The life we live is a performance of sorts. We portray the characters of who we are at home, at...

Author Sandra Wilson
Jun 7, 2021
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The Art of Listening
Are you a listener, or more of a talker? I must admit for much of my life I have been a talker. But as I have gotten older and learned...

Author Sandra Wilson
Jun 2, 2021
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Living a Fabulous Life
Do you look at the world as a scary place or do you see its beauty and grace? I am quite an optimist when it comes to life but I am also...

Author Sandra Wilson
May 25, 2021
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