When You’re Not Teaching…
Real life beyond the classroom. Self-care, travel, and simple routines for teachers during the moments they are not teaching.
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When Your Teacher Bestie Is Having a Baby: Baby Essentials That Actually Make Great Gifts
It has been a minute since I had a baby in my arms. My own children are now 11 and 13, so let me be honest, walking into baby world again after all these years has been a little shocking. Recently, I was invited to a close teacher friend’s baby shower, and when I opened
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Waiting for the Breaks: Why Travel Matters for Teachers
In my first years of teaching, there was no fall break. There was winter break and spring break, and that was it. I remember those years clearly. The exhaustion. The frustration. That feeling of being completely over it while still having weeks left to push through. You counted days. You kept going. You waited for
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Teacher Self-Care: Skincare That Fits a Real Schedule
After 27 years in education, I have learned how much teaching asks of your body, not just your time. Lesson planning, setting up labs, grading, meetings, emails, standing all day, and taking care of everyone else adds up. Slowly. Quietly. One day, I caught my reflection and realized I looked more tired and worn than