by Deedee | Feb 20, 2026 | Parenting, Social Emotional Skills
Do you have your hope toolkit ready? You’re probably prepared for all sorts of emergencies. I bet you have a first aid kit for scrapes, a medicine cabinet for unexpected fevers and colds, a spare tire in the car, and flashlights with fresh batteries for power...
by Deedee | Feb 12, 2026 | Diverse Books, Parenting, Social Emotional Skills
Recently, I had the honor of speaking to a room full of literacy leaders about something I believe with my whole heart: Children’s books are not “just stories.” They are emotional rehearsal. They are language for feelings kids can’t yet name. Just like going to the...
by Deedee | Feb 5, 2026 | Make A Way Mindset, Social Emotional Skills
Thank you @worry_ _lines for this image. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Worry Lines (@worry__lines) It really got me thinking about how bad most if us are at giving ourselves what we need the most. You’ve heard the term self-care. But...
