THE ALGORITHM improves when updated.Human beings grow in relationship — and often through discomfort.The distinction matters. If you’re using AI in daily life, you’re not alone.Do-it-yourself instructions. The latest news. Crafted recipes. Delicate emails for work. “Should I use these mushrooms in the chicken?” AI is available 24/7. It doesn’t require please or thank you….
Several years ago, I was working as an educational specialist at a middle school in the inner city. The work was deeply meaningful, and some of my students made observable progress. But over time, the stress started to wear me down. I was giving so much to everyone else that I had little left for…
Many of us feel overwhelmed by the pace and demands of life. Polyvagal Theory helps us to understanding of the physiology of self-regulation and access tools to restore ourselves to our zone of tolerance. Here are some important concepts and terms: Polyvagal Theory – Polyvagal Theory according to Steven Porges – Our nervous system is…
At the beginning of March, I decided to experiment and create a multisensory tool to keep track of my thoughts, feelings, and sensations as I recorded my activities. Ideas for Journaling For years, I would buy an oversized teacher’s planner to use as a written agenda and journal. It was inexpensive and provided room to…
It’s 7:30 am. We have to be in the car to drive carpool in twenty minutes. Our 8-year-old son is still in his pajamas. This happens every morning. I wonder if I should dress him myself or force him to go to school in his pajamas. I know one thing; this is a problem that…
One morning, in my middle school classroom, a student reported that there was a shooting on his block. Other students, living on the same block, reported that they heard the shots. A middle school student, struggling with learning difficulties and disruptive behavior, was responsible for security at home. The family was surrounded by active gang…
