Make the Drive Part of the Experience

Raymond PortenBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: For the past two years, Ray has involved his two boys with cooking by taking turns shopping, preparing, cooking, and serving the food from different countries around the world. More recently, they have changed it up by challenging themselves with a cost budget and weight budget, forcing them to be more creative. The best part of this experience is … Read More

Rest. Reflect. Heal.

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Over the last 15 months, educators have accomplished so many seemingly impossible things. This summer, we should give ourselves permission to rest, reflect, and heal. Rest. Reflect. Heal. You GUYS. It’s been a YEAR. My WORD. (Yes, I am yelling.) Here are just a few of the things we’ve accomplished over the past 15 months:  Taught in multiple modes  Adjusted to … Read More

Quality Time with Family & Friends

Livia ChanBlog, Connect Better

TL;DR: Special days are great reasons to spend quality time to reconnect with family and friends, but we don’t have to wait for special occasions. Learn about The 5 Love Languages by taking an online quiz. There is always a silver lining if you are looking for one. Sometimes you just have to look harder to find one. Making true … Read More