by DawnMcGrath | Mar 10, 2022 | Coach's Corner
Human beings are born curious-minded connection seekers. So, why has social-emotional learning become contentious? When did politics and the well-being of our children become so intertwined? We need to have informed, critical conversations about what is really at...
by DawnMcGrath | Apr 10, 2021 | Coach's Corner
This column was originally published in The Salem News on April 1, 2021. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” It’s a familiar phrase once offered as an unfortunate playground defense to resolve social conflict. This statement’s...
by DawnMcGrath | Aug 24, 2020 | WELLcommunity Spotlight
Students are entering the current school year with a heightened sense of stress and concern. In years past, the school environment has been a source of predictability for many. Today, in-person and remote learning mean returning to settings unfamiliar to all. Both...
by DawnMcGrath | Apr 16, 2020 | WELLcommunity Spotlight
As the weeks pass, we grow to miss our recent lives more and more. We all have this in common; things we once enjoyed are not allowed. If they are allowed, many are modified versions of what used to be just one month ago. This is no different for kids. As adults, we...
