Happy Friday, RISERS! I hope this week has been good for you. On this Valentine’s Day Friday, I hope you have a “Lovely” day. Happy Birthday to all of you who turned a year older this past week. Also, Happy Anniversary to you and your loved ones for reaching another milestone year together. Quote of the Week: “At the touch of […]
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Happy Friday, RISERS! I hope this week has been good to you. Groundhog Day predicted we would have six more weeks of winter, but it seems that Tennessee has a mind of its own. So, stay warm, dry, or whatever weather gets thrown your way. Happy Birthday to all of you who turned a year
Happy Friday, RISERS! I hope this week has been good to you. It is hard to believe we have reached the fourth Friday in 2025! I want to give a huge shout-out to Debra Hicks, who has been the blog manager/editor since it began in 2021. She had to step away from blogging and I wanted to tell her “THANK
My family has always enjoyed doing crafts over the holidays, especially when we were foster parents, and one thing that we do for Christmas is incorporate things from nature in our home decor.
When my husband and I were foster parents, we had to have an emergency plan on our refrigerator so that all of our kids (including the bonus children) knew where to meet in the event of a fire, severe storm, flood, or other crisis.
This workshop demonstrated how journaling can be a beneficial tool in students’ daily lives to relieve stress, make themselves feel better, or even just keep track of their thoughts.
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, shares something in common with many of you. She and her siblings were in foster care until she was 5 years old.
If we keep ourselves in an enclosed environment, we will never know our true capabilities.
If your circumstances allow for calm reflection, be sure to use logic to balance out the instinct and make sound decisions. Instinct is meant to be a tool.
It was as if they realized that they were all connected, worked as a team, and found a sense of belonging. Happy Friday, RISERS! I hope this week has been good to you. Happy first weekend of 2024! I started this new year by returning to a familiar job: special education teaching assistant. Though I