November Together Tips: Exhaling, Escaping & Engaging

Dear Together Friends, Fans, and Family, Exhale. I don’t really have words to describe my relief at the outcome of our presidential election. I’ve watched the street celebrations with joy, but also know there are great challenges ahead. I know my yard signs have...
Another Together Student: MJ’s Dance Bag and Google Calendar!

Another Together Student: MJ’s Dance Bag and Google Calendar!

As you all know, I’ve been talking to lots of kids about Togetherness. Whether I’m learning from these young men in Memphis, my own daughter, or a bunch of high school students, I’m really intrigued by how teachers and families define and teach executive functioning....
Family University: Supporting Parents to Support Students

Family University: Supporting Parents to Support Students

One of my favorite parts of this work is making connections with folks doing similar work. I’m a long-time fan of Caleb Dolan (fun fact: my mom was his middle school art teacher!). Caleb has been in education for almost 25 years, and I respect him deeply. When he sent...
WFH Sneak Peek: Behind the Shelves

WFH Sneak Peek: Behind the Shelves

We are used to it by now–working from home, teaching from home, parenting from home…. doing it ALL from home. I’ve worked from home for over a decade, but even I’ve had to modify my setup for this new era. As you can imagine, I’ve become particularly nosy about how...

October Together Tips: Flipping Seats, Flamingos & Fur-kenstocks

Dear Together Friends, Fans, and Family, I honestly keep thinking I’ll start my monthly newsletter with a bit of good news, but after the Breonna Taylor decision, the presidential debate debacle, and RBG’s death, I continue to feel deeply disturbed. To cope, I’m...