There are helpful trauma-informed policies and practices that school settings can use to better the academic, behavior, and social outcomes for Black Female Teens. Dr. Ken Hardy has shared that “In a trauma-informed movement, race and slavery are never mentioned. …
Did you know there is still a gap in academic, mental health, and social outcomes for Black (Carribean and African) Adolescent teens? For decades, I have continuously reflected on the disparities and inequalities as an educator, educational leader, mental health …
This past Friday, the Clubhouse social media event that I was moderating called, Healthy Family Connections, included over 75 women discussing how to keep connection during hard conversations. Three key ideas were talked about that are consistent with research findings. …
Last week, I facilitated a Healthy Family Connections group on clubhouse that led us to discuss the Top 10 Ways to Communicate. Over 20 women came into the room to listen or speak about this topic during the hour. Many …
What do most of us want in life? A family. Family can be both bloodlines where we are born into the family. Also, a family can be a group of people who are not related but consider each other family …
Do you ever set goals that seem impossible to reach? Look no further. Goal setting is really goal-directed persistence. This means setting a goal into simple steps to meet it over time. 3 Keys to Settings Goals Goals must be …
Today the lyrics of “If I Only Had a Brain”, the infamous line by Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz popped into my head as I thought all about the brain and emotional regulation. The funny thing is, that’s exactly …
Final Blog about the Racial Trauma Impact on Academic Outcomes of Black Female Teens It takes families, friends, and whole communities to support and shift racial trauma narratives for healing to begin. French and colleagues share some solutions that will …
There is a clear reading achievement gap for many learners. When looking at literacy outcomes, in the area of reading, more specifically there is a gap in literacy and post-school outcomes of Black adolescent females. Reading Instruction Matters Reading achievement …
Want better sleep? Gain Five Simple Tips to Support A Great Night of Rest. A good night of sleep includes approximately 8-9 hours for adults. What happens when we do not sleep through the night? The REM cycle of our …
Dr. Amanda invited Craig Miller, a licensed counselor author, and speaker, discusses how to navigate through depression. He provides practical tips and resources. Description of the Interview with Craig Miller (Note: This is a verbatim transcript.) Timestamps of Important Topics …
This blog features an interview excerpt about building reading skills with Dr. Emily Sharp. The entire podcast and YouTube interview can be viewed below the interview excerpt below. Every week, Dr. Amanda invites guests to speak about a weekly theme. …
The conversation about connection and communication continues this week. Why is this conversation important? We will always continue to grow in listening and responding. Types of Communication There are two types of communication called verbal and non-verbal communication. Verbal communication …