it is about me

shayla a  

I use this blog to give information, process information, and hold information.  Some of my favorite subjects I write about are:

*trauma-aware care   

*emotional and physical benefits of doTERRA essential oils       

*mental health   

*special education   

*unschooling/homeschooling

*child development

*brain research

I formally have taught in a Public School, Charter School, and Day Treatment School that assists children with (not limited to):
*Emotional Disturbance   *Oppositional Defiance Disorder   *Autism   *Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder   *Mood-Dysregulation Disorder 

I presently teach my youngest daughter (age 4yrs) and my youngest son (age 2 yrs) at home with unschooling practices.  My oldest son (age 19yrs) started in preK through graduation in a public school.  My two daughters (age 15yrs) started in preK through present day in a public school.  

I periodically practice, learn, and educate about mindfulness, mental health, yin practices, unschooling, coaching, running.  I am understanding and embracing the importance of needing more Yin to balance the Yang chaos of life.  This blog is used as the:
*outlet   *education   *resource   *creative space   *model

I am a(n):
*educator   *mentor   *writer   *mother   *reader   *runner   *business owner

Enjoy and take what you can to:
*grow   *learn   *teach   *heal   *love   *accept   *understand   *pass on