It's been a little bit since I visited with you, and I apologize for being away for so long. I really had every intention of being around on a regular basis this month, but it's been busy with the closing of the regular school year in my tutoring world and the beginning of my summer … Continue reading The DOM Summer Reading Program Begins June 2026
The Little Things Matter
I was just thinking about the reading instruction that I provide to the wonderful children I'm blessed to work with, and it brought me to this idea of just how important the "little things" are in the human experience. I've always been in the "business" of supporting people. As a human resources professional and now … Continue reading The Little Things Matter
The DOM Summer Reading Program Video is Out!
Long blog post title, isn't it? Well, I had to catch your attention with enough detail to let you know that I have a little something different for you today than just the usual print content. I actually have a video announcement about the Degrees of Maternity (DOM) Summer Reading Program -- which you know … Continue reading The DOM Summer Reading Program Video is Out!
Summer Reading Program and Grant Writing Planning
It has been awhile since I visited with you, and I always miss you when I take these extended stints away from my blog home. And, you might be wondering, "Then, why do you take these stints of time away?" I would have to answer, " . . . for a variety of reasons -- … Continue reading Summer Reading Program and Grant Writing Planning
Summer Reading
I know you might be saying . . . "It's not even Spring in the Northern Hemisphere yet." And, you would be right. We still have a few more days before we get there; but when it comes to reading instruction, it's never too early to start planning and preparing. As a matter of fact, … Continue reading Summer Reading
10 Teachable Moments from the 2026 Winter Olympics
My apologies for missing our visit together last week. I was definitely in the throes of planning and organizing the rest of the month of February for my "Comeback Year." I'm learning how important it is to get laser-focused when it comes to pursuing goals. And, I must say that I haven't been … Continue reading 10 Teachable Moments from the 2026 Winter Olympics
“Reset” Day Results
Boy, my reset week went by way too fast. But, I made some great progress and have some things figured out. For the current 12-week period, I'm looking to make some notable movement toward five major areas of business focus. The five areas of focus for my Degrees of Maternity business goals are as follows: … Continue reading “Reset” Day Results
“RESET” Day
We're just barely into 2026, and I already need a "Reset" Day. Actually, I might as well come clean and say I need some days (plural) to reset. And when I say reset, I'm referring to simply getting myself organized for, focused on, and moving toward the goals I've set for myself . . . … Continue reading “RESET” Day
Grant-Writing Beginnings
Grant writing is definitely not for the faint of heart. There's quite a learning curve involved at first; and the learning can be fast-tracked by joining up with a grant-writing guru's coaching community or course or workshop(s). But, I've chosen to take the do-it-yourself (DIY) route for my educational purposes. It suits my timetable and … Continue reading Grant-Writing Beginnings
The Literacy Corner – Update #8
I haven't done a "The Literacy Corner" update for a while, so I thought I'd give a brief one today. Very brief. In fact, I'm not going to keep you long with this update. And while this barebones rundown doesn't have a whole lot to sink your teeth into, I truly have a meaty portion … Continue reading The Literacy Corner – Update #8
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