Alayna HaleMay 26, 20203 minSummer Learning: F.U.N.With the stress and anxiety of this past Spring, we all need a vacation from our kids, our spouses, our pets and even ourselves! Since a...
Alayna HaleFeb 171 minBurning BridgesI recently had an opportunity to write a blog for the Women's Networking Alliance. As a member of the WNA's Diversity and Inclusion Board...
Alayna HaleJan 206 minYou don't bring me flowers...On the eve of an Instagram live (gulp) where the topic is relationships (super gulp), I look at the list of possible questions and/or...
Alayna HaleFeb 23, 20214 minAre we there yet? Targeting Family Success No Matter Where You Are.We are approaching the one year anniversary of quarantine for COVID-19, home schooling and life as we knew it before March 2020. Did we...
Alayna HaleNov 13, 20202 minA+ Pragmatic Parenting - Finals Week Winter finals are upon us. Students are preparing for exams, writing papers and completing projects. Santa has taken a back seat to the...
Alayna HaleJul 16, 20203 minEmpowering Your Kids During Distance LearningWelcome to your new normal. Every day is different. The future is ever-changing. Back-to-school this year has a whole new meaning. Hybrid...
Alayna HaleMar 19, 20202 minHow to support your child during "distance-learning" and ease their fears of COVID-19."stick to your new daily schedule, stay present with what evolves each day and empower your kids to know what they know"
Alayna HaleJan 27, 20202 minResolutions - defining the wordThe impact of the words we use is a funny thing. As an English teacher, I loved the history of language. The words were the story...
Alayna HaleDec 9, 20194 minWhy Kids Hate...“I hate ____!” (Insert Topic: Math, Reading, School…) What does it really mean? Parents, how many of you reading this have heard your...
Alayna HaleNov 26, 20192 minEmpowering Your Kids What is a conscious parent? A parent who guides their children to know what they know through question. What the heck does that mean?...
Alayna HaleNov 20, 20192 minProcrastination as a Super PowerThe other day I was chatting with a client and we came to an interesting place about what procrastination meant for him. The Instagram...
Alayna HaleSep 10, 20192 minTeens Choosing SuicideEveryday, people of all ages, especially children face the very real feeling of being alone. To honor those struggling with what's going...
Alayna HaleMay 26, 20194 minThe Red Flag of RelationshipI recently had an experience with someone from my past that created an awareness for me. So, I made this meme for my Instagram account....
Alayna HaleMay 18, 20193 minWorking Hard or Hardly Working? The energy of words leaves an impact on the person receiving them. As a retired teacher, I have been playing with the English language...
Alayna HaleApr 24, 20193 minWhat makes YOU sparkle?Everyone has something that makes them light up. What makes you sparkle? Is it a cute puppy? A genuine smile? A random compliment from a...
Alayna HaleApr 7, 20191 minWhat inspires me to do what I do?I was once told I had some potential. My response was, "only some?!" You see, when I am told I can't do something or when people question...
Alayna HaleApr 6, 20193 minGet outside and play!Definition of to play: (verb) to engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose. After a long...