We're educators for a reason. We know stuff and are good at sharing it with others so that they know stuff. Unfortunately, we too often fail to head our own advise and education. So many of us can spend our entire day instructing students not just in content areas, but also on how to be a successful student and human being.

Tips for dealing with teaching stressfrom a veteran teacher.

Stress is a normal part of life. There's good stress and bad stress. Stress can be harmful if not handled properly. Stress can affect a person physically and mentally. There are many ways people handle stress and reduce stress within their lives. Some stress are self-imposed.

I know that I am not the only teacher who dreads going into the store in the summer to be bombarded with "back to school" signs. As the summer comes to an end there are ways to make sure the school year starts off on a positive note.

There have been many chapters in my life that included such tremendous internal tension and turmoil that I could find solace in

As educators, our mood is very important. Can pets improve your mood? For those who love animals, it's virtually impossible to stay in a bad mood when a pair of loving puppy eyes meet yours, or when a super-soft cat rubs up against your hand. Getting a new best friend can have many stress relieving benefits.

It can be very difficult for younger students to express their emotions. Having a child in the classroom that is acting out is a stressful situation. Not only is the situation stressful on the child that is acting out, but it can also be stressful on the other children as well.

All educators spend time talking with parents and families whether on a daily basis, during conference time, or at field trips or special events at school. How do you know though, that parents and families who speak another language are understanding and really comprehending what you are saying to them? I work in an area where we have families from many different countries, and who

Educators who are dedicated to their work and have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of their students can rarely avoid taking work home with them at night and on weekends. The reality of the teaching profession is that some work, such as grading papers, will be done at home. A problem can arise for an educator's mental health when too much time is spent doing work at h

Come September, teachers hit the ground running and there is no stopping us until Christmas break! The focus is on the students and the demands of a busy school day. Sometimes it feels like if you have to remember one more thing you will explode. How many times have you realized that you forgot to make that doctor’s appointment or stop by the pharmacy because you were still in school mode?