Charity NoelWhy I Love Teaching (part 1 of 3)I always get people telling me they could never be a teacher because they don’t like kids, or they don’t know how I can put up with kids…Aug 6, 2018Aug 6, 2018
Charity NoelHypervigilance: a blessing and a curseI can remember every minute detail of every argument I’ve had in the last ten years, but I lose my cell phone two or three times a week…Jan 12, 2018Jan 12, 2018
Charity Noelthe post-winter break pep talkThe holidays are tough for people who suffer from anxiety and/or depression. Those who struggle with these mental illnesses often find it…Jan 2, 2018Jan 2, 2018
Charity NoelThe last post about my mother.Yep, I’m talking about my mother again. Don’t worry. This is the last time. Let’s just call it airing out dirty laundry.Aug 7, 2017Aug 7, 2017
Charity NoelHow I Help My Son Reach His Accelerated Reader GoalsThis year, I’ve been putting in some serious hours trying to make sure that my kids meet their AR goals. What is AR, you ask? AR stands for…May 10, 20172May 10, 20172
Charity NoelIt’s ongoing.As I grow older, I am slowly realizing that there is no “mission accomplished!” moment in life. Everything is an uphill battle. Nothing…Apr 29, 2017Apr 29, 2017
Charity NoelNarcissists as gift-giversIt’s okay when the Christmas or birthday present from your 6-year-old son is really something he wants for himself. When the gift from your…Jan 15, 2017Jan 15, 2017
Charity NoelI have PTSD, but it doesn’t have me.It’s taken me several years to come to terms with the fact that you can still have PTSD if you’ve never been to war.Dec 9, 2016Dec 9, 2016
Charity NoelParenting an ADHD child gave me anxiety.Okay, no, that’s not precisely true. I already had anxiety before he came along, but he definitely made it worse.Nov 18, 2016Nov 18, 2016
Charity NoelRaising minimum wage is not the answer.I live in a state where voters recently passed a bill increasing minimum wage from $8.05 to $12 an hour. Naturally this new bill prompted…Nov 12, 2016Nov 12, 2016