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Every school district is different. And within each district, every school is different. Even within the same neighborhood, the needs of one school population can look entirely different from another. Yet schools are often expected to “fix” concerns using broad solutions that don’t always fit the students, families, or staff they serve. If schools want to move from reacting to problems to proactively supporting their communities , the starting point must be intentional, data-driven...

For a long time, I was a big proponent of self-care . You know the message: take a bath, book the massage, wake up earlier, add yoga, journal more, meditate longer... And then I realized something important. For most busy adults, educators, parents, caregivers, professionals... self-care often feels like just another item on an already impossible to-do list. When your days are full, your energy is limited, and your nervous system is already stretched, being told to add more  can actually...

In the world of raising and educating children, it’s easy to forget one vital truth: We’re All on the Same Team! Whether you're a parent, a teacher, a school counselor, or a caregiver, your shared goal is to support the child in front of you. And when that child has experienced trauma—whether it’s big or small, ongoing or one-time—our collaboration becomes not just helpful, but essential. Understanding the Trauma Lens First, a quick reminder: trauma isn’t just about abuse or tragedy. Trauma...