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Don’t mind me! I’m just freaking out over here

Don’t mind me! I’m just freaking out over here! 😱 Parenting Teens in a Digital World will be available on Nov. 27th! 🎉🎉🥂🍾 Pre-order on Amazon - link in bio!
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This is how I’m dealing with teaching during a p

This is how I’m dealing with teaching during a pandemic, an upcoming election, and releasing my first book. 😅🧘🏽‍♀️
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Thank you so much, @oprahmagazine for gifting me t

Thank you so much, @oprahmagazine for gifting me this special issue of The Power of Connection!💞

Now, more than ever, we are finding out just how important connection is in our lives. Even while hunkering down in our homes, Zoom calls have given us an opportunity to link up with others.

One of my saving graces during this pandemic was a global virtual book-writing workshop! I made so many valuable relationships with incredible people. Shout out to @evolvedteacher!!

Make sure to grab your copy of this special issue to learn more about finding fulfillment and building community. It’s on newsstands until January 11th! 🙌🏽
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#sponsored Because of the pandemic, I have embrace

#sponsored Because of the pandemic, I have embraced home workouts more than ever! I found a program called @silverandfit that provides FREE workouts geared toward those 50+ years of age. I tried an Advanced Cardio workout and got an amazing, sweaty workout. You can either stream live via Facebook or view their videos on YouTube. The workouts are not only fun and motivating, but they are effective too!
#SeniorFitness #HealthyAging #Somethingforeveryone #seniors #51andfit #livingmybestlife

I’m officially on Amazon, and my book is set to

I’m officially on Amazon, and my book is set to release on Nov. 27th! 🥳
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Ok, Monday, I’m coming for you! I’m hoping thi

Ok, Monday, I’m coming for you! I’m hoping this week will be less overwhelming than the last four.🥴 Teaching hybrid and dealing with asynchronous plans and online-only plans, while teaching in-person and via Zoom has been quite the challenge. Then add masks, social distancing, and disinfecting to the mix while trying to plan, grade, and communicate with parents! Needless to say, teachers are having a year!🤪 Please be kind and compassionate to the teachers in your lives.❤️ And vote on November 3rd! 🗳🇺🇸
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Happy National Sons Day to my brilliant and kind b

Happy National Sons Day to my brilliant and kind boy. He has taught me so much about a world I never knew a lot about - computer technology and meteorology - his two passions. I love him so much!
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Happy National Daughters Day! I happen to have 2 s

Happy National Daughters Day! I happen to have 2 super talented, smart, loving, kind, and beautiful girls who have my whole heart! I love them to pieces and am SO LUCKY to be their mama! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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We started our hybrid schedule today, and I’m no

We started our hybrid schedule today, and I’m not going to lie - it was physically and mentally exhausting. Please check on your teacher friends. We are not OK. 😓
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This is a tough loss.💔Thank you, Ruth Bader Gin

This is a tough loss.💔Thank you, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, for your service and for fighting for women to have a seat at the table. You were a boss! RIP
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We only have about 6 weeks left until election day

We only have about 6 weeks left until election day! Make sure you are registered to vote, and that you have a plan in place for voting, whether it’s in person or absentee. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸
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Looking at the week ahead, and it’s going to be

Looking at the week ahead, and it’s going to be a doozy! Besides this record-breaking heat wave (it was 113 yesterday🔥🥵) school begins for me and Jack on Wednesday, but we are ready to slay this school year.🎉 We will be doing remote learning until our county’s numbers calm down for a bit.
I’m going to remain optimistic about the school year. My book is with my editor, and I have a hair appointment in two weeks!🤣🤣 Small wins will be celebrated!👏🏽👏🏽
Hope everyone is having a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend and have a great week ahead!
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I wish everyone would just care about others. Peri

I wish everyone would just care about others. Period. That’s it. Compassion. Empathy. Kindness. Is that too much to ask? Sigh... I’m seeing too much anger, division, and hatred. It’s exhausting, depressing, and disappointing.
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Gratitude changes everything.💫 It puts your lif

Gratitude changes everything.💫 It puts your life into perspective, opens your heart, and creates abundance. What we need in this world right now is more kindness and compassion, so let’s be sure to start that at home with our children, and spread that goodness into the world.🌎❤️
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Since I turned 50 last year, I’ve become more ob

Since I turned 50 last year, I’ve become more obsessed with my skincare routine. I have sensitive skin that used to be oily, but now is on the drier side.
I’m excited to share a product with you that is gentle, natural, and non-toxic, and my skin absolutely LOVES!
@weleda_usa is a company that began in 1921 with the mission “to create natural products with exceptionally high standards of quality you can trust.”
Swipe left to see the products I’ve been using and be sure to check out all of their clean and ethically-sourced products!
@weleda_usa currently has an amazing promo that lasts until 9/15 where 20% of profits will be donated to The United Negro College Fund! 🙌🏽
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Happy National Dog Day to my special senior dog Lu

Happy National Dog Day to my special senior dog Lucky!🐶🐾 He loves naps, belly rubs, and popcorn.🍿
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I believe teachers and parents understand that aca

I believe teachers and parents understand that academics are only a portion of the equation when it comes to school. Physical fitness and the performing and visual arts are vital components as well, but sometimes we forget that social-emotional learning is just as essential.

Teaching our children to slow down and be mindful is a powerful tool they can use throughout their lives, and the benefits are astounding - ease anxiety, conquer depression and feelings of hopelessness, empowerment, relieve stress - just to name a few.

Here are just a few ways in which we can show them how to be mindful, but be sure to check out organizations like @mindup and @pureedgeinc to delve deeper into how you can implement these strategies at home with your own children or in the classroom with your students!
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Just got off the phone with my dad, who has been i

Just got off the phone with my dad, who has been in the hospital for a week (not COVID).😞 The good news is he’s feeling so much better and will hopefully go home tomorrow!🥰 My family and I are grateful to the doctors, nurses, and staff at the hospital for taking such good care of him and to the paramedics who came in like lightning to transport him.❤️ Since family couldn’t be with him because of COVID restrictions, we inundated them with phone calls, and they never hesitated to take our calls. My dad said he can’t believe the gear these medical workers have to wear all day because of the pandemic, and we should remember that they are heroes - risking their lives to take care of others.❤️❤️
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Happy Friday!🎉 How are my fellow teachers holdi

Happy Friday!🎉 How are my fellow teachers holding up? I have one week left of summer and then it’s staff development week.🥺 I can’t believe August is coming to a close soon!😱
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Hope everyone has a great Monday! For those of you

Hope everyone has a great Monday! For those of you starting school today, good luck and stay safe!🍎 Here’s a little reminder of why teaching a growth mindset at home or at school is so important!😊
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#growthmindset #teachersofinstagram #firstdayofschool #parentingteensinadigitalworld #educators #omaginsiders #omagazine #oprahmag #oprahmagazine #omag #mondaymotivation

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