Weekly WINGS Wisdom and Inspiration Nurturing Growth and Success Frustrated parents and teachers often come to me with this question, especially during the last month of the school year. “I’ve tried everything, and I am at the end of my rope! Nothing is working. Continue reading WW #007: Nothing is working. What do I do now?
As a classroom teacher with over 20 years in K-12 schools, I have always worked very hard to meet the needs of all of my students, even those with enormous emotional and behavioral challenges. I have created a welcoming, safe Continue reading The Blame Game – Let’s End It
Note: An abbreviated version of this article was featured on the Attachment Trauma Network blog._______________________________________ “It is my hope that our story on trauma-informed care will not only be impactful but will also be revolutionary. It certainly has caused a Continue reading It’s time for a Trauma-Informed Revolution
WHAT KIDS WITH TRAUMA NEED IN SCHOOL: A heartfelt letter to the teachers, counselors, principals, and other educators working with my child with Complex Developmental Trauma By Sandi Lerman ______________________________________ Dear educators, Thank you so much for teaching my Continue reading What Kids with Trauma Need in School
My adoption journey has had a common theme from the beginning to now… from the time I decided to become a mom, to the four years of paperwork and international bureaucracy that kept me from bringing my child home, to Continue reading Have faith… and wait.
It has been nearly a year since the last time I posted on the blog, but I’m back. I am Warrior Mama, hear me roar! 😉 I just wrote a passionate email to all the teachers and other staff working Continue reading Warrior Mama Rant
On behalf of my adopted child and all other adopted children, this Warrior Mama has a few things to say. I am extremely disappointed with a recent article from The Atlantic based on a study by the Institute for Family Studies that has gone viral Continue reading Study shows adopted kids are stupid and their parents’ efforts are worthless (really??)