The first day of school is the start of something good! Fresh faces ready to learn.  New school supplies just itching to find their new homes in desks and cupboards. A clean start for everyone! We only get one chance to make a first impression, and it's…

I love the sounds and smells of a new school year. Desks are clean, supplies are fresh and the pencil sharpener actually works!  Kids may be slightly uncertain about what's to come, but are ready for a new adventure. My back-to-school feelings of Utop…

"Our brains are Velcro for bad news and Teflon for good news."   Hanson & Mendius (2009) My sister-in-law sent this quote to me today.  It was completely timely, since one of my favorite resources got zinged in feedback yesterday. After…