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by Katie Raher, PhD

As the school year kicks off, it’s important to set boundaries that prevent burnout and protect your well-being and ultimately the well-being of the children you support.

In general, boundaries serve to protect your energy and give you time and space for more of what you want i...

by Katie Raher, PhD

“What would you recommend as gifts for educators?”

…a common question I get asked and a common question I reflect upon myself.

Now down below I’ve got a list of potential gifts or gift certificates that can be wrapped up with a nice package and bow, and from all my work with e...

by Katie Raher, PhD

Here at Constant Love and Learning, we deeply believe in making the world a kinder place to be, feeling by feeling, breath by breath, connection by connection.

And we all know in the world of social-emotional learning (SEL) that there are many benefits to teaching children kind...

by Katie Raher, PhD

I recently saw a billboard with a local school district trying to recruit teachers with a picture of an adult wearing a superhero cape, trying to pull at people’s desires to make an impact. 

Y’all know I’m all about making an impact on children, and I’m hopeful that more folks ...

by Katie Raher, PhD

I’m hopeful your October is treating you instead of tricking you. 

And... did you know that October is often one of the most stressful months of the year for educational professionals?

That back-to-school excitement has often passed yet challenges have persisted.

Perhaps the ...

Do you prioritize health as an empowered educator?

Enjoy this transcript of what was covered when our Founder, Dr. Katie Raher, had a chat with Jen Rafferty on the Take Notes Podcast, all about How to Shift Your Health and Wellness Mindset by Honoring your Own Well-being Daily.

If you prefer to l...

Simple Back-to-School Gift Ideas: Sharing Optimism & All Your Favorite Feelings

by Katie Raher, PhD, PPS

While last year was rough and I have done and continue to do a lot to feel into all the hard-to-have feelings that have come up, I'm also holding onto my optimism and sharing it with the teac...

Feeling Check-ins as a Tool to Support Social and Emotional Learning and the Building of Positive Relationships.

by Katie Raher, PhD, PPS

I was in a class recently doing a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) lesson, and I had an upper elementary aged child tell me, “I don’t do feelings.”

I wasn’t...

7 Activities and 7 Tips to Help Educators and Children Use Gratitude Practices to Better Cope with Stress, Manage Emotions, Find Joy, and Experience Increased Well-being

by Katie Raher, PhD, PPS

As most of us entered a career in education, we felt sheer joy from working with children and making a ...

by Katie Raher, PhD, PPS

So I’ve been having yard duty as part of my duties as a School Psychologist this year. And I'm seeing the same issues arise again and again. In a 15-minute span of recess, I get at least 10 kids coming up to me to tell me something that’s bothering them. About 99% of the ti...

Resisting Problematic Messages for Children and Ourselves and Reclaiming Our Right to Honor Our Needs

by Katie Raher, PhD, PPS

My own kids have been back in school for a little over a week and they both have complained about how little time they have for eating, resting, and playing at recess. The...

Helping Educators Prioritize Personal Well-being in Their Planning to Create More Calm and Impact this School Year.

by Katie Raher, PhD, PPS

Please raise your hand if you get super excited any time you have a new planner. Yeah, my hand is up too! I get it. I’ve spent much of my career holding on t...