We recognize that so much happens in a child’s life and development in the precious first few years. Childcare is such a vital part of many children’s lives since their parents are required to work and need quality childcare. Particularly with the impact of COVID-19, many of our early childhood education programs have been compromised […]
Why You Shouldn’t Say “It’s Going to Be Okay”
Consider how often, when someone shares a problem or a concern, the response by others is something like: “It’s going to be okay” “You’ll handle it just fine!” “You are so smart/capable/creative so don’t worry“ “You always figure out problems – just give it a little time.” Think about how often we jump into conversations […]
Non-Profit Leadership: How to Hire Chemistry
In the world of hiring we recognize there are many challenges that face non-profit organizations. We typically cannot compete with the higher salaries that are available for similar positions, particularly in leadership. At Lakeside, we have attempted to develop our leadership from within but in some situations that is just not possible, forcing us to […]
With Whom in Your Life are You Vulnerable?
In a previous blog I described how we all have membership circles. Our closest, most intimate relationships are at the center with concentric circles moving out from the center where the degree of intimacy lessens. In this blog I’m going to invite you to be to consider what part vulnerability plays in who you have […]
Lakeside’s Annual Meeting – 2022
Each year we have a very special tradition and celebration at Lakeside. We come together as a leadership team, Directors, and Board members to review our impact and results from the past year. It is a day of reflection which features all of our statistics and many incredible stories. This year was exemplary in our […]
Should All Schools Become Therapeutic Communities?
I remember early in my career at Lakeside having discussions with school administrators about the many needs of their students. They often felt that they were expected to provide social work services when they believed their task should be confined to education and its goals for their students. Students who had special needs or were […]
How Well Have You Adjusted to Our Changing World?
Most of us would agree that our world has changed dramatically in so many ways over the last few years. Here in the fall of 2022 we are diving back into school and work lives after experiencing vacations and more relaxed schedules. Change seems to be everywhere! Many of these changes were imposed on us […]
Non-Profit Leadership: How to Normalize Conflict
A non-profit leader who has any level of compassion would admit that one of the hardest parts of leadership is when there is personal or organizational conflict. It is predictable that not everyone can agree on any one issue. There are different perspectives, changing issues, decisions that are controversial, and personal opinions that can be […]
Is Isolation Regulating or Punitive for Students?
Often those of us who are dealing with students who have struggled with their behavior or impulse control ask what the best strategy is for helping them figure out how to handle these difficult moments. In our schools, our detention facilities and in other types of programs our approach to these situations can make a […]
How to Notice What’s Going on Within You and Around You
I was struck many years ago by information Bessel van der Kolk provides in his excellent book The Body Keeps the Score that I’d like to share with you. It has to do with the power and importance of noticing what’s going on within you and around you. Van der Kolk’s book is mostly about […]
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