How to motivate kids
Kids and Motivation He has the potential to do so much more… She daydreams all the time and never focuses on the lesson. He doesn’t care and it shows in his work. Parents sheltering at home and responsible for helping their children stay engaged with their schoolwork are frustrated. How do you motivate an unmotivated…
How to Create a Plan for Better Behavior
A Better Behavior Plan I once was counseling the parents of a child who didn’t want to come to school. After investigating the situation and making sure there wasn’t a bully at school who was intimidating him or a problem with academics that was discouraging him, we talked about setting up a reinforcement program where…
Three ways to reset your business during a crisis
Reset Your Business The Covid-19 crisis has probably had a feast or famine effect on your business. Some businesses are so busy trying to meet the surge in demand that owners and employees alike are exhausted. Other businesses are stalled and in waiting mode as they wonder when they can reopen and get back on…
Top Ten Ways NOT to Follow Your Passion
Are you following your passion? There’s a lot of talk about discovering your gifts and finding your passion these days. In fact, following your dream through creating a dream job seems to have become a national pastime. When I started The Called Woman Conference and wrote the book, The Call: Perfect Dream, Imperfect Life in…
Decrease the Stress while Sheltering in Place
Decrease the Stress while Sheltering in Place As you read all the posts about family bonding while sheltering in place are you wondering how they do it? Keeping your fingers crossed that everyone will get along? Finding it exhausting instead of relaxing? Here are some tips: Plan together Involve the whole family in planning the…
How to Mentally Weather the Current Crisis
How to Mentally Weather the Current Crisis Are you finding yourself overwhelmed and stressed out over the current Covid-19 situation? Are your worries making it hard to do your work whether at home or still in the workplace? Are you anticipating the worst possible outcome for you, your work or your family? A few years…
Taking the drama out of conflict
Take the Drama out of Conflicts “He’s not following the rules! He’s a cheater!” “She is being mean to me and my friends. She won’t include us in her club.” “She took my markers and lost them. Now I don’t have any.” Some days it feels like all we do as educators and parents is…
Working from home productivity hacks
Productivity Hacks for Working at Home Do you get to the end your your day and wonder where the time went? When someone asks you what you did all day… are you at a loss? Do you keep thinking that tomorrow will be different? You’ll finally get a grip on your time… Thanks to COVID-19…
Who encourages you?
Who Encourages You When You Leave Your Comfort Zone? You are venturing out into unknown territory. And yes, you are way out of your comfort zone. It’s a new stage in your life; as a newly wed, your first real job, as a new parent, transitioning to retirement, as an empty nester. You are full of…
What People Say About The Wyatt Books
kind words from educators, parents, and kids!
"Going to kindergarten is a milestone for everyone and the beginning of the year is usually filled with excitement and angst. Wyatt the Wonder Dog addresses the typical concerns that most children have in a sweet and relatable way. Kindergarten really is fun!"
"Wyatt the Wonder Dog Learns about Teamwork is another great example of helping kids improve their social skills. It teaches kids the power of working together and how much better we are when we work as a community"
"[Wyatt the Wonder Dog Learns about Mindset] This book is funny! It's dogs doing things that only people do! I learned to try new things."
Wyatt the Wonder Dog Learns about Giving is a delightful book that teaches kids (and reminds adults, as well) that generosity is possible no matter how old, young, rich or poor we are. This is a powerful message and an engaging story that every child will love.
~Jen McDonough, author of Living Beyond Rich
Wyatt the Wonder Dog Learns about Friendship teaches not only friendship and making connections, but also how to become successful at problem solving. Great for school counselors, teachers and families. Bravo!
Sharissa Shatten~ School Counselor
Feeling left out? Need help getting along with friends? Wyatt the Wonder Dog Learns about Cooperation weaves important life skills into engaging story telling. Join Wyatt as he learns how to be the superhero in his group of friends by using cooperation and compromise.
~MaryFrances Gonzalez MACCCSLP
Have you ever had a friend that did some things that you disagreed with? Wyatt does and he doesn't know what to do about it. Join Wyatt as he learns that being honest with his friend is the best and only way to solve the problem. A great story!
~Lynn Hughes M.Ed. school counselor
If you've ever lost your lunch money or misplaced your favorite toy, you can relate to Wyatt the Wonder Dog. This adorable story offers simple, helpful ideas that kids and parents can use to make life less stressful and more fun!
~Erin K. Casey, author
