As parents, this is how we helped our children grow into lifelong readers. — Raising a reader is not difficult, but it is more than making sure your children have access to books. It takes dedication. We made reading a family affair. As a result, we raised 2 readers. What started as a nightly bedtime routine, developed into a habit that helped both of…

An effective organization system for writing increases your productivity. — Creators are dependent on inspiration. Inspiration comes at any time from any place. You don’t want to be caught off guard. Once you have your ideas, what do you do with them? It would be nice if you could just an existing system. There are platforms out there to choose…

How I found my way back to my favorite habit of reading for pleasure and increased knowledge. — In my reading world, there are two types of reading, pleasure reading and serious reading. I love to read for pleasure, but I also enjoy reading to broaden my horizons. Reading for pleasure includes the fun, “fluff” reads. You know the books I’m talking about. Those you read to escape…

Your Clutter Weighs You Down. — Are you procrastinating when it comes to cleaning the clutter around you? It’s time to stop and get started. You will feel the weight lifted from you once the job is done. If you feel like you need to read a book about decluttering prior to starting the job, go…

Sorry parents, you have some summer assignments. — Depending on where you live, school is either out, or almost out, for the summer. Parents, you have one last assignment for the school year. This is important, so let’s get right to the point. Take note of your child’s reading, writing, and math strengths and weaknesses. Where exactly does…

Make it a habit, feel better, and increase your productivity. — I have a new life hack. It’s a life hack you can have too. You probably know this hack. You may not use it regularly or at all. You should. I’m guilty of pushing this hack aside, even though I know its value. I discovered this hack after being sick…

Serendipity intervenes when we least expect it. — As a teacher, I am most definitely anti-cheating. Learn the material, utilize the resources, and demonstrate what you learned. Some subjects are more difficult than others. Some students are better test-takers. Sometimes the answers, or opportunities, fall in your lap. The most difficult exams in life are in person one…

If I can do it, so can you. — Like most success stories, it did not happen overnight. When I started publishing on Medium, I jumped in headfirst with no experience in writing. I stumbled around figuring out how to navigate within Medium. Stories, tags, paywall, publications. I didn’t even know anyone else who read on Medium. First, I just published. Four months later, I gathered the courage…