Shelley BirdS-l-ctive Memory: All Memories Are Not Created EqualI was enjoying a cup of coffee with my husband at a local coffee shop recently. It’s our regular coffee klatch and we end up talking about…Mar 2, 2017Mar 2, 2017
Shelley BirdRaising Girls With Grit: What’s Your Advice?As I wrote in an earlier post, I’m exploring the gender confidence gap by turning back the clock and asking the question: If you could give…Feb 22, 2017Feb 22, 2017
Shelley BirdClosing The Gender [Confidence] GapFor quite some time, I’ve been thinking about something I read — a girl’s self-esteem peaks at age nine. At nine?! Quite the data point…Jan 30, 201718Jan 30, 201718
Shelley BirdWhat Is Art And Why Should We Care?Art. What a loaded word. Is it a process or product? An idea? An aesthetic? How does one define what art is? And why should we care?Jan 22, 2017Jan 22, 2017
Shelley BirdForming Good Habits By Applying Animal Training PrincipleThere are several things that I’m trying to do more of this year. I hate to call these New Year’s resolutions as applying that label always…Jan 16, 2017Jan 16, 2017
Shelley Bird2016 Was the Year of the FootLast year was the year of the foot. Or more accurately my year of foot surgeries. After the first operation, my right foot was held…Jan 10, 2017Jan 10, 2017
Shelley BirdCuriouser & CuriouserI am joining the 52 Week Writing Challenge. There it is in black and white. I’m committed. Now I have to deliver each week for an entire…Jan 5, 2017Jan 5, 2017