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Tag Archives: child-raising
Let A Child Know: You are Limitless!
By Catherine Hedge Several years ago, a friend asked me to compose a philosophy statement. The challenge was, “If you could tell the World anything, what would you say?” Though I’m now retired and other situations have changed, I do … Continue reading
Teaching? How Could You Stand It?
By Catherine Hedge Last night, my fellow and I went swimming at a nearby hotel. At the desk, the manager whispered, “You might not want to come in today. We have a whole bunch of middle school and high school … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Nostalgia, Slice of life, Teaching
Tagged child-raising, childhood, Fort Riley Middle School, impact of teachers, Janet Corrigan, Junction City, Leland Sharpe, mentor teachers, Nicole Sanchez, nostalgia, surviving teaching, teaching, teaching profession, why we teach, Wilbur Morris, young teachers
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Repost: Opening Gifts
By Catherine Hedge Today, I made significant progress in a novel revision and cookie making…two priorities in my life! I decided to repost an old piece, knowing that you are all in the middle of holiday preparation. (Hence…cookies!) I hope … Continue reading
Words of Wonder
Words of Wonder.
Posted in parenting, Slice of life, Teaching, Writing
Tagged child-raising, childhood games
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Don’t Tell Me I’m A Loser
Don’t Tell Me I’m A Loser.
Posted in inspiration, parenting, Slice of life, Teaching
Tagged child-raising, Mom's handbook, parenting, poetry, raising teenagers, respecting teenagers, self-esteem, survival
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Because I Have Something to Say!
Because I Have Something to Say!.
Don’t Tell Me I’m A Loser
by Catherine Hedge One of the saddest moments of my teaching career was when I heard a parent say in front of his child, “He’s just a loser.” I’ll never forget the image of the boy dropping his chin to … Continue reading
Opening Gifts
By Catherine Hedge One of the greatest elements of being a significant part of children’s lives is that you get to watch them open “gifts.” Not new plastic whiz-bangs from the latest video game, pop band paraphernalia, or pajamas from … Continue reading
Of Fathers to Sons…Is There a Santa Claus? (repost)
Of Fathers to Sons…Is There a Santa Claus? (repost).
Posted in Inspiration, inspiration
Tagged child-raising, Leonard Bishop, nostalgia, santa claus
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Eternal Writing, A Children’s Story
Eternal Writing, A Children’s Story.
Posted in Short story, Writing
Tagged child-raising, children's story, Egypt, family, King Tut, life-long learning, writing inspiration
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