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 and self-care  

*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 5yrs) and my youngest son (age 3yrs) at home with unschooling practices.  My oldest son (age 19yrs) started in preK and committed through graduation in a public school.  My two daughters (age 15yrs) started in preK and committed 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