February 6th, 2008 by admin
Beyond Flowers
By Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman
How do you plan on saying “I love you” this Valentine’s Day?
Many advertisers would have us believe that the best way to express love is with a large box of chocolates, a pair of expensive diamond earrings, or a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Others would recommend a candlelight dinner and a quiet evening together. At the very least, some suggest the perfect card with eloquent words written by a greeting card professional to express your loving feelings. Read the rest of this entry »
January 29th, 2008 by admin
The Top Five Parenting Blunders of 2007
By Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman
Just a few weeks ago we were saying goodbye to 2007, ringing in the New Year and declaring our New Year’s resolutions. But hold on. Before we get too far into 2008, let’s take a look back at some of the hottest parenting news of the past year.
In this article we revisit the top five public parenting blunders of 2007. Our goal is not to bash or ridicule these news-making parents for the mistakes they made. Admittedly, all parents make mistakes, including us. Instead, we encourage you to join us in learning from the decisions these parents made and use what we learn to create a better world for all our children. Read the rest of this entry »
January 7th, 2008 by admin
The Energy Releaser
By Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller
Anthony Walker teaches sixth grade in
Georgia’s Clayton County Public Schools. This year, one of his sixth-grade students showed up with a first-grade reading level, low energy, and not much evidence that would lead one to predict a successful school experience for the forthcoming year. Not much, that is, except a former special education teacher who was prepared to handle such situations.
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October 5th, 2007 by admin
10 Ways to Create Sibling Rivalry
By Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman
The Wilson’s two children don’t like each other. The Archer girls publicly put each other down. The Gonzalez boys pout if they aren’t first, don’t win, or don’t do better than the other. This condition is called sibling rivalry and in each of these cases it was unconsciously created by the parents. Read the rest of this entry »
July 31st, 2007 by admin
Questions or Answers By Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller
School reform and restructuring is in full swing again this summer and in many districts will continue on into the fall and winter months. School improvement committees, parent advisory boards, administrator groups and boards of education are looking for answers. Staff developers, professional consultants, authors, conference presenters, and organizations are attempting to supply those answers. Read the rest of this entry »
