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Life Lessons From Memaw


A Brand New School Year
A brand new school year brings lots of joy but it also can bring some frustration to teachers.
lifelessonsfrommem
Aug 65 min read


"Veruca Salt: I want a party with roomfuls of laughter, / Ten thousand tons of ice cream, / And if I don't get the things I am after, / I'm going to screeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEAM."
Parents know about The Witching Hour and some people have good advice on how to deal with it. But can't that same advice be used in other areas of our lives?
lifelessonsfrommem
Jul 315 min read


“But if you are able to filter the signal through the noise you can nudge your life in these moments into having the impact you want.”
One of the most successful people in the world right now is the CEO of Google. What can we do to achieve his level of success?
lifelessonsfrommem
Jun 263 min read


The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, dickheads - they all adore him. They think he's a righteous dude.
Sometimes in our professional careers, we need cue cards to hold up because they say exactly what we are thinking.
lifelessonsfrommem
Jun 54 min read


"E.T. phone home."
Another tool in our toolkit on how to parent our children.
lifelessonsfrommem
May 295 min read


"We'll be cool when you give our kids their recess back!"
When is the last time you played in the sandbox? Are you having fun every single day? If you want to be happy, then you should!
lifelessonsfrommem
May 224 min read


"Commision slapped Texas State with a staggering list of infractions including recruiting violations, illegal payments to players and grade tampering. Their yearbook photos will be used as mugshots!"
Give student athletes there due, but with guidelines.
lifelessonsfrommem
Apr 244 min read


"And you want my advice? Why me? Why now?" Because I know you think I was a shitty father. Thank you for not arguing. And I know you're a good father."
Being a parent isn't easy. You won't win any popularity contests!
lifelessonsfrommem
Mar 136 min read


A Civil Rights Icon
We lost a powerful Civil Rights Icon this week. RIP Jesse Jackson.
lifelessonsfrommem
Feb 202 min read


"May I see your rental agreement?" "I threw it away." "Oh, boy." "Oh, boy, what?" "You're f**ked."
Sometimes, we are "stuck" because of our environment. When that happens, stay safe, have a little fun, and know that it will pass.
lifelessonsfrommem
Dec 5, 20253 min read


"Does Barry Manilow Know That You Raid His Wardrobe?" --Breakfast Club
It's Us against Them.
lifelessonsfrommem
Sep 5, 20255 min read


"We're Happy, Free, Confused, and Lonely At The Same Time"....Taylor Swift
The loneliness epidemic.
lifelessonsfrommem
Aug 15, 20251 min read


How Can I Get Brain Rot?
Yup, we actually do want to have Brain Rot!
lifelessonsfrommem
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Theater Of The Night
What does your Theater of the Night say about you???
lifelessonsfrommem
Aug 3, 20257 min read


Type C Parenting Style??
What type of parenting style is good for the parent and the child? Type C parenting style??
lifelessonsfrommem
Jul 11, 20255 min read


2020 Was a Unique Leap Year: 29 Days in February, 300 Days in March, and 10 Years in April
Being part of history means we have to remember the lessons that we learned.
lifelessonsfrommem
Mar 7, 20255 min read


How to Survive High School and Actually Graduate to Real Life
What classes should your child take in high school? Here is a guide to help with those decisions.
lifelessonsfrommem
Jan 31, 20257 min read


Every Storm Runs Out of Rain
We all have bad days. What we do and how we perceive that day is what helps us get through the storm.
lifelessonsfrommem
Dec 6, 20246 min read


Teenagers are NOT Your Friends
Teenagers need adults in their lives, not more friends. If you are their teacher, then be the adult--not an older "friend".
lifelessonsfrommem
Nov 15, 20246 min read


Surviving Parent/Teacher Conferences
How do you make parent/teacher conferences a good experience and productive? Find out from a fellow teacher.
lifelessonsfrommem
Oct 25, 20244 min read
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