Mrs. Mohrs . . . in honor of a fresh school year
We all had one like her: she wore a little too much perfume, strong perfume; her cheeks were a little …
Author Archives: Kathleen Fischer
First-Day-of-School Supplies?
I was standing in line at Target today, realizing that Target seemed busier than usual…mostly parents with their kids. Then …
Attuning One More Season
ATTUNEMENT: to bring into accord, harmony, or sympathetic relationship; adjust: He has attuned himself to living in the quiet country. …
If You’d Rather Skip Mother’s Day, I See You
I have felt seated at the margin of Mothers Day many, many times. And I have spoken with quite a …
Sharing a Wealth of Gratitude
How to appreciate teachers Many of you have seen the bumper sticker which says, “If you can read this, thank …
Re-framing Overwhelmed: See It — Say It
I feel privileged to count Kay Wyma as both a friend and colleague. Kay is as brilliant as she is …
Bag the Notion of Goals?
I have a longtime friend with whom I’ve had January lunches and shared our year’s goals for quite some time. …
A Different Kind of “Diet” for the New Year?
SOOOO many parents have asked me about the impact of screens (of all types) that I KNOW you KNOW something’s …
Keep Calm and Parent On: Thoughts Teen Suicide
It is oddly troubling to discover that not only is teen suicide a problem in our community but that it …
Conflict is Inevitable; Combat, Maybe NOT
In my line of work, I see a lot of family conflict and almost without exception, parents AND teens seem …
