Kelly S MerrittChange is challenging.For all children, change can be challenging and stressful. For children with anxiety, it can be extra tricky. As much as they seem to push…3 min read·Jan 8, 2024----
Kelly S MerrittPandemic Effect on StudentsWe are closing in on the end of our first “normal” school year since the 2018–2019 school year. You read that right. The 2019–2020 school…4 min read·May 21, 2023----
Kelly S MerrittConsistency is KeyI need to work on being consistent in many areas of my life. Dishes? Those can wait until tomorrow. Laundry? That only happens on the…5 min read·Oct 31, 2022--1--1
Kelly S MerrittBack to School AnxietyWith three kids and a teacher in our house, the start of school is always a busy time of year. We go from the lazy, unscheduled days of…5 min read·Aug 8, 2022----
Kelly S MerrittSense of SelfWe have all talked about self-care as educators, parents, and human beings. Taking time for self-care is extremely important. What is also…4 min read·Jul 11, 2022----
Kelly S MerrittExpectations For AllAs a parent, you have certain hopes and dreams for your child(ren). As your child grows older, these hopes and dreams turn into…3 min read·May 30, 2022----
Kelly S MerrittBoundariesLately I have been working on creating and keeping boundaries for myself. Setting boundaries around my needs sounded scary to me at first…4 min read·Apr 21, 2022----
Kelly S MerrittSupport for allSupport can come in many different forms. As an elementary educator, I support my students by teaching them the basics of their academic…4 min read·Oct 11, 2021----
Kelly S MerrittEverything to EveryoneAs a wife, a parent, and an educator I wear a lot of hats. I’m lucky to have a great husband who has a lot of patience and understanding…4 min read·Aug 15, 2021----
Kelly S MerrittJust Try Your BestAs a teenager, I knew I wanted to do two things when I became an adult: to be a mom and to work with kids. I started baby-sitting when I…6 min read·May 16, 2021----