The spring season in a school building can cause a lot of anxiety as testing begins and talk about changes for the upcoming school year surface. In order for a teacher to close out the current school year successfully (and with all of their sanity intact), they must avoid the rumor mill. Tune in to this episode to hear 5 tips for how to do just that!
Quotables

It’s a juggling act that ends up being so fluid nothing is ever final
Let the rumors go in one ear and out the other
Your kids don’t need to see you stress about what might or might not happen in the future
Ground yourself in the truth about what you yourself can change
Stay present - Stay sane

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