October Travels, November News
Happy November! It’s amazing we are in the final stretch of 2014 ~ I don’t know what the year has been like for you, but what a year it has been for me personally and professionally (and it’s not over!). …
It’s 11 PM, Do you know what your kids are doing online?
I definitely do not like evoking fear in parents, but a few recent instances have created a stir in my hope for increased awareness around pre-teen and teen social media use. A few weeks ago, New Yorker culture editor Michael …
Simple Student Routines for Back-to-School Success in NYTimes Motherlode Column
It’s back-to-school time!! Last week, Jessica Lahey interviewed me on some simple organizational strategies for student success, and this week, she highlights some of the routines we encourage at Green Ivy to help the school year start off less stressfully. …
The Priceless Gift of Mentoring
Sometimes, a casual conversation has the opportunity to change your life, and I live by the mantra, “You never know who you might sit next to.” Several years ago, I was invited to a swanky fundraiser for the Boys and …
Simplifying Back-to-School Shopping in the NYT Motherlode Column
I can’t believe it’s almost the start of another school year, which means time to gear up for the back-to-school madness. When I was younger, I loved shopping for school supplies with my dad. I would always try to convince …
Green Ivy in the Schools: How To Make Every New School Year A Fresh Start
Last fall, I was walking through a middle school hallway when a young seventh grade girl stopped me. “Aren’t you the woman who gave that presentation to us last week?” she asked plaintively. I answered affirmatively, and told her I …
The Mid-Year Reassess
So, we’re a little over half way through 2014. How’s it going for you? Has it been a great year? Action packed, huh? We tend to start the year with such great intentions (or resolutions, as some might call them) …
Q&A with Courtney Maum, author of I AM HAVING SO MUCH FUN HERE WITHOUT YOU
Now and then, I interview individuals who are doing something interesting, inspiring, and entrepreneurial – whether they are pursuing a particular interest, starting a non-profit or business venture, or somehow paved their own way to personal success and happiness. We …
Q&A with Laura Newland, author of Chasing Zeroes
Now and then, I interview individuals who are doing something interesting, inspiring, and entrepreneurial – whether they are pursuing a particular interest, starting a non-profit or business venture, or somehow paved their own way to personal success and happiness. We …
I Gave Myself the Day Off
Last week was a roller coaster of sorts, and by Saturday night around 10 pm, I was officially spent. I am fairly indefatigable, and usually build in plenty of time to regroup, so for me to get to that level …
