by Guest Blogger | Oct 20, 2021 | Education/Parenting, Inspiration, Self Expression
When you encourage your kids to explore the world of the arts, you are giving them more than a hobby. You’re giving them the ability to build confidence, expand their imagination, value feedback, and learn how to work on a team. For children with learning...
by Kristi Pikiewicz | Sep 29, 2021 | Education/Parenting, Mental Health, Self Expression
Her teacher held the oversized envelope tightly against her chest. She grimaced and said “I’m sorry” upon handing me the packet containing my daughter’s first-ever school pictures. “Retakes are next month,” she continued. Her tone was a warning that disappointment...
by Garth Sundem | Aug 18, 2021 | Education/Parenting
It’s that back-to-school time of year and for many of us that means a conversation that goes a lot like this: Parent, “How was school today?” Kid: “Fine.” And that’s where the conversation ends. However, as parents we know...
by Kristi Pikiewicz | Aug 4, 2021 | Education/Parenting, Mental Health
We’re 15 minutes late for the doctor’s appointment and the car key has made a dent on my hand from squeezing. But my 2 year old daughter, Kestrel keeps yelling “all by me self!!!!!!!” anytime I try to help her tie her shoes. When we finally arrive: “I’m sorry, your...
by Kristi Pikiewicz | May 12, 2021 | Education/Parenting
I work as a psychologist in a small K-8 school with a mission for gifted education. And the last few weeks of every school year feel like trying to surf the tunnel of a wave that could come crashing down any moment. The teachers feel it, too — our art teacher...
by Kristi Pikiewicz | Mar 24, 2021 | Education/Parenting, Mental Health
I am struggling to find words. There are no words. I’m writing this the morning after the mass shooting at a King Soopers in Boulder, Colorado… my neighborhood grocery store. As a school psychologist, I’ve been through this before — helping...
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