Dr. LaTanya White-Springfield – Preparing Each Student for Success at Every Level
Dr. LaTanya White-Springfield – Preparing Each Stu | RSS.com SUMMARY: In this episode, we sit down with Dr. LaTanya White-Springfield, Director of Student Services at Pottstown School District and a proud Pottstown native. With a proven track record of fostering…
Strengthening Family Bonds During the Holidays
The holidays bring out all sorts of emotions, from warm fuzzy nostalgia to less-than-cozy reactions. We must also acknowledge that there are non-holiday-related emotional situations in families. Families are suffering from loss, divorce, health trials, or financial strain. Newly separated…
GT Freeman and Julie Knudsen – The Connections and Experiences That Shaped Us
GT Freeman and Julie Knudsen – The Connections and Experiences That Shaped Us SUMMARY: In this premier episode, co-hosts Dr. GT Freeman and Julie Knudsen discuss the mission of TLC Connections and share personal stories that shaped and inspired them to pursue…
Transforming Lives and Communities: One Moment, One Choice, One Connection at a Time
Transforming Lives and Communities: One Moment, One Choice, One Connection at a Time Episode Notes TLC Connections is where educators, counselors, and community leaders come together to inspire change. In each episode, we share real stories, actionable insights, and practical…
Holistic Education: Nurturing Creative Minds
In today’s tech-centric educational environment, creativity and hands-on learning often seem overshadowed by screens and standardized tests. However, a growing movement within the academic world is bringing a renewed focus on hands-on activities, crafts, and problem-solving skills. This shift in…
Embracing the Empty Nest: A Parent’s Guide to Thriving in Transition
The countdown has begun as you and your child have entered the final days that you’ll be living under the same roof. For some, that clock has been ticking at the back of their mind for months already, years even.…
Guiding Your Teen Through Cognitive Changes
The teenage years are often characterized by a rollercoaster of emotions, rapid mood swings, and seemingly irrational behavior. While these experiences can be frustrating for parents and educators, it’s crucial to remember that the teenage brain is undergoing significant changes…
Summer Reading: Cultivating Lifelong Readers
Many of us remember those hot, languid summer days spent reading the latest novel by our favorite author or immersing ourselves in a fascinating new obsession. Today, as we observe the students in our lives, we might feel lucky if…
The Gift of Growth: How to Start a Growth Journal for Your Child
Parenting can feel like time stands still in the moment, but looking back, the time between infancy and high school graduation feels like a flash. So many tiny moments of epiphany and growth that feel unforgettable at the time, somehow…
Encouraging Independence and Responsibility: Guiding Teens Through Life’s Milestones
We’ve all experienced “firsts”—milestones or significant events that mark a beginning or an introduction to something new. These experiences hold tremendous importance as they shape our understanding, skills, and perceptions, even laying the foundation for future growth and development. Some…
The Power of Gratitude in Family Life
Gratitude comes easily at the birthday party. Parents have filled the day with presents, special food, cake, balloons, and special attention. Birthday gift lists have been shared with family and friends. As presents are handed out, squeals of joy and…
The Impact of Music and Arts on Emotional Well-being
“We read to know we are not alone.” ~ C.S. Lewis. Reading may look like an isolating activity with one’s eyes riveted on the page and reality fading behind the words painted in the reader’s head, but reading is entirely communal. This is…