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Susie Kohl
Apr 21, 20222 min read
After-School “Collapse”
JOYFUL AFTER-SCHOOL REUNIONS are difficult when a child gets angry because they have to leave an activity or they fall apart in the car...
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Meher School Community
Apr 15, 20221 min read
Celebrating the Contributions of Meher Schools Women
They’re the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and a nanny of Meher Schools students. They work in health care, social services, education,...
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Meher School Community
Apr 14, 20221 min read
Kitties, Bunnies, Engineering, and Math
There are many reasons people love to crochet. That crocheting animals involves engineering and math is probably not high on most...
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Susie Kohl
Apr 14, 20222 min read
“A Chance to Start Over”
“SAY YOU’RE SORRY.” Adults often insist on children making apologies, thinking that having to say “sorry” is part of learning not to...
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Susie Kohl
Apr 1, 20222 min read
Being Courageous
“WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO TALK ABOUT how brave and special our daughter is.” These words are part of a recent note to Room 4 families from...
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Susie Kohl
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Asking for Help
“WHY DIDN’T YOU ASK FOR HELP?” Occasionally parents report feeling frustrated when their child tells them at night that they needed...
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Meher School Community
Mar 17, 20223 min read
Toy, Clothing & Book Swap and the WPE Connection
White Pony General Store Originated Here We’ll be accepting donations for our Toy, Clothing & Book Swap through Friday. As you go through...
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Susie Kohl
Mar 17, 20222 min read
Discovering Children's “Unique Note”
“WHO DO YOUR THINK YOU ARE?” That’s a question that Caroline McHugh asks CEOs, politicians, ballet dancers, musicians, and countless...
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Meher School Community
Mar 10, 20222 min read
We're Teaming Up with WPE to Aid Ukraine Refugees
The Meher Schools is partnering with White Pony Express (WPE) to collect medications and non-perishable food to aid the more than two...
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Susie Kohl
Mar 10, 20222 min read
Changing Unwanted Behavior
Why would you do that? What were you thinking? What did I just tell you? Are you trying to upset me? How many times do I have to tell...
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Susie Kohl
Mar 6, 20222 min read
Take Time to Be Silly
SEVERAL SECONDS OF SILLINESS can transform a difficult moment with a child, and taking time for humor helps us all remember to try to...
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Susie Kohl
Feb 24, 20222 min read
Learning Practical Life Skills
My daughter’s college roommate had no idea how to operate a washing machine and commuted home her whole first year to have her mom do her...
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Susie Kohl
Feb 22, 20222 min read
Making Rules That Work
“No jumping on guitars!” At age four, my daughter shouted this warning when a preschool visitor started leaping over our guitar. Her...
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Meher School Community
Feb 10, 20221 min read
The Mysteries of Starlite
Starlite is an amazing material that has been perplexing scientists for four decades. It can withstand temperatures of thousands of...
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Susie Kohl
Feb 10, 20222 min read
Resetting Ourselves
After a frustration-filled day with her daughter, a mom decides that learning the Nurtured Heart approach is impossible. Her child’s...
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Meher School Community
Feb 4, 20221 min read
Expecting and Excited
Room 10 first grade teacher Laura White announced to her class last week that she’s going to have a baby. Once they got over their...
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Susie Kohl
Feb 2, 20222 min read
Have Children Make Choices
“Do you want to set the table or clear the plates after dinner?” Most of us know that offering choices is often a key to gaining...
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Susie Kohl
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Learning Mindfulness Together
A second-grade teacher fills a large jar with water, then swirls glitter inside, creating a visual image of what our emotions might look...
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Susie Kohl
Jan 20, 20222 min read
Feeling Left Out
A third-grade boy recently shared his vision of being an ally. He wants to make a friend in every class so he can support anyone who...
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