Kitchen Conversations

I always enjoy learning, laughing and pondering with our sister, Dr. Tasha Russell. And her new book is out!

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Loved our hangout with the co-founder of ChipMonk Baking, David Downing. Bon appetit.  

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- The ONE Thing by Gary Keller 

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In David Letterman style, we each share our top 5 ways for a total of 10 for getting more energy. This goes along with our belief that money and time isn’t the most significant resource. It’s energy. 

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Our lives become easier from the systems we setup for our own success.

How to reach us:

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We're living in a world run by wifi and digital communication. But now there's even more information thrown at us digitally. As adults running our lives and now parents being co-teacher to a virtual teacher for our kids, it can feel like a bit much. Well, more than a bit. 

Feel like you're on top of it all?

Here's a free solution that saves anyone from having to remember it all.

What we use: Airtable

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How to reach us:

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Normal productivity methods don't work. Do this instead.

* And exciting news: we now have chapters! You can see our chapters and skip around. *

As an interracial couple, we don't speak for anyone of any race. However, we do walk in with experiences, thoughts, and reflections that aren't the norm. On this journey in episode 53, we are vulnerable, honest, and don't hold back tears. If you get a chance to listen, we'd love your feedback.

BLK & Bold Tea

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* And exciting news: we now have chapters! You can see our chapters and skip around. *

Dr. Vanessa Barrow

website: https://shrtm.nu/jb8P

832.981.2119

IG: https://shrtm.nu/cJNk

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Where you can reach Dr. Tasha Russell:

http://drivebytherapy.org

Joni Kyle can be found here:

https://theindigolightpath.com

Cheers 

Powerful resources:

[Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Leaning](https://casel.org/)  - One of the oldest SEL organizations in the nation.  They review SEL curricula in evidence and research based ways and have great frameworks.

Elena Aguilar - Onward -  [https://www.onwardthebook.com/](https://www.onwardthebook.com/) 

Zaretta Hammond - Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain -  [https://crtandthebrain.com/](https://crtandthebrain.com/)  

[Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence](http://ei.yale.edu/) 

[School Reform Initiative Protocols](https://www.schoolreforminitiative.org/protocols/)  - I didn’t talk about this, but there are some protocols in here that I love for using with professional development and my APs have adapted some for use with students as well.

Non-violent Communication Process - This  [link](https://www.nonviolentcommunication.com/aboutnvc/4partprocess.htm)  gives an overview of the NVC process 

Gottman Institute - Has great resources on how to create and support positive relationships.  Based on marriage counseling, but can be generalized across most relationships.

Supporting You, Supporting Students - This was a 3 part series that the CA Dept of Ed put together.  The webinars are recorded and the first one can be found here:  [https://youtu.be/1VfxgFrn7hI](https://youtu.be/1VfxgFrn7hI) .  In general it’s been great.  Nadine Burke Harris is CA’s Surgeon General.  Her Ted talk about adverse child experiences is  [here](https://www.ted.com/speakers/nadine_burke_harris_1) .  Their resources from the presentations can be found  [here](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZIV0ocCLvXaf1PaLAwSSybt9gHgHgR0W) .

National Child Traumatic Stress Network -  [https://www.nctsn.org/](https://www.nctsn.org/)  (they also have a professional development section) 

International Institute for Restorative Practices -  [iirp.edu](https://www.iirp.edu/) .  They are a graduate school, so their website talks a lot about their trainings, but it has good general information.

[Fix School Discipline](http://www.fixschooldiscipline.org/)  - Website that has research and information about what is not working with our current punitive discipline systems, especially for our students of color and those living in poverty.

SFUSD has a good website with resources about RP, which can be found  [here](https://www.healthiersf.org/RestorativePractices/) .

[Videos](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=oakland+restorative+practices)  from Oakland’s use of RP

Where you can reach us: kitchengab@gmail.com or (832) 819-5166

(1) https://www.instagram.com/atalierescuerehab/  (2) http://voyagehouston.com/interview/meet-atalie-walding-atalie-rescue-rehab-travels-houston-home-consultations/  (3) atalierescuerehab@gmail.com. (4) https://www.facebook.com/AtalieRescueRehab/. (5) Deep dive into helping dogs after this stay at home time period: https://www.facebook.com/1364690493586018/posts/2822086567846396/

(1) Indigo Light Path (2) What are Chakras anyway? (3) Where you can reach us: kitchengab@gmail.com or (832) 819-5166

How do we prepare our kids and ourselves for the future? Is school as we know it obsolete? Dave and Aisha have a kitchen conversation tackling these questions and more in episode 41 Say Goodbye to School?

Where you can reach us: kitchengab@gmail.com or (832) 819-5166

https://www.bulletproof.com/sleep/sleep-hacks/30-day-sleep-challenge/ https://amzn.to/2NMe9ko- foot rest https://amzn.to/2CIUgo7- magnesium spray https://amzn.to/2CNX3ME- magnesium tablets raw honey https://amzn.to/32PGx9y- krill oil https://amzn.to/2NOLs6w- brain octane oil http://bit.ly/350LXQE- autosleep http://bit.ly/2OcN8G2- sleep cycle alarm clock - wake up in light sleep, not deep http://bit.ly/2CKN3E7- why sleep matters gaba L-Theanine 5-HTP Ornithine

Where you can find us

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(832) 819-5166

Where you can find us

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The Art of People by Dave Kerpen

Love language quiz (it’s fast) for kids (on this site there’s one for adults too)

What we watched when we brought our child to a sports practice surprised and saddened us. Here’s what happened in episode 33.

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Honored to have Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg, PsyD on today's show

Author of Become Your Child's Sleep Coach:The Bedtime Doctor's 5-Step Guide, Ages 3-10
https://amzn.to/32pi10h

Her practice focuses on:
Helping parents teach their preschool and elementary school children to be great sleepers
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to help adolescents and adult sleep well
drschneeberg.com | @DrSchneeberg | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest

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Margin

Deep Work

Notes

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. Apple's Reminders app

. Task manager such as "Things" or even "Reminders"

. Essentialism

.Kanban

.Personal Kanban

. Apple's Reminders app

. Task manager such as "Things" or even "Reminders"

. Essentialism

Yes Day! Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld + The Wunder Company + A Yes Day article

We interviewed the co-founder of Bear! 

You can find this game changing, make-your-life-easier app here: 

Bear

Grateful for your time and thoughtfulness Danilo!

Your fan,

The Teaching Gab

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. Track It: 0:47 

3. Consistency: 5:42 

4. Deficit: 6:54 

5. Naps: 8:24 

6. Bedtime not sleep time: 9:18 

7. Sponsors: 11:26 

8. Find your sleeping pill: 14:59 

9. How to wake up: 17:43

Links:

1. 0:00: Built by You

2. 6:49: Morning Perspective

3. 8:46: Charge your mornings

The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life

5 Minute Journal

1. 0:00: intro 

2. 12:49: Ending the Year 

3. 22:39: On to High School

Crumbine Ed & Courses

Beyond Number Grades: End of Year Reflection Resource: If you use this tool, let me know how it goes!
Plan. Succeed. How to Help Your Middle Schoolers Prepare for High School: I'm working on a 4 week challenge, so those who are interested should email me to get on the list. (There is a fee for this challenge.)

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. Numbers 10-5: 2:17 

3. Sponsors: 13:22 

4. Numbers 5-1: 21:01

"It's like a rebirth." "As soon as they started to feel success, they had an investment in this group. Then I could focus on the academics." -- Mrs. Di Vincenzo

Our guest speaker, Mrs. Di Vincenzo, is an expert with teaching ELL students. She joins us to talk strategy, culture and so much more reflecting on a 41 year award winning teaching career.

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. Sponsors: 4:19 

3. Guest speaker: Pearls of wisdom for ELL learners in your class: 11:52 

4. Outro: 46:18

Stop controlling your kids with discipline. Here’s how.

Ep 21: Show Notes and Timestamps

1. Intro: 0:00

2. Number 5: 2:13

3. Number 4: 15:00

4. Number 3: 20:47

5. Sponsors: 32:21

6. Number 2: 39:51

7. Number 1: 50:48

8. Outro: 58:57

Please call or emails us with your questions or feedback.

(832) 819.5166

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Letterman style: Top 10 ways to get your energy back

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. Our Top Ten Ways: 1:13 

3. Sponsors: 28:07 

4. Outro: 35:38

The 7 Best Ways to Debrief After a Tough Conversation with Your Child or Student

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. Sponsors: 3:00 

3. The 7 Things: 10:25

Top Ten Ways To Raise a J.K. Rowling

full show notes: http://bit.ly/2G67b7x 

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. Sponsors: 3:17 

3. After “The End”: 10:47

Saying “Great job!” isn’t helping our kids

The full show notes can be found at: http://bit.ly/2sFzdhi 

Chapter times: 

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. Lawn mower parenting: 1:47 

3. Sponsors: 15:09 

4. Stop saying "Good job!": 22:40

Raising and teaching awesome kids . part I

The full show notes can be found at: http://bit.ly/2MdUXtI 

Chapter times: 

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. Appreciation: 2:44 

3. Sponsors: 19:34 

4. Giving: 27:02

Help! I have too many emails!

The full show notes can be found at: http://bit.ly/2sfMRrm 

Chapter times: 

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. How to fix the backlog of emails: 4:37 

3. Sponsors: 20:39 

4. How can I deal with email and be productive: 28:06

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. Work with their answers: 1:59 

3. Sponsors: 12:04 

4. Be a truck driver when teaching: 19:29

The timestamps can be found in the full show notes. Full Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2P6mKfh 

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. Using a strong teacher voice isn't making you strong: 7:17 

3. Sponsor: LiveSchool: 11:28 

4. Please stop saying, "It's getting loud in here!": 21:46 

5. Turn your students into Siri or Alexa and you'll love them for it: 26:12

The timestamps and $30 off of Home Chef can be found in the full show notes. Full Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2Rcqj5o Summary of the Show Notes: 

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. How do you make sub plans: 4:01 

3. How much homework is enough?: 10:17 

4. Sponsors: 22:18 

5. I just can't help this kid! I'm getting no admin support!: 29:49

Show notes: http://bit.ly/2A6wRLt. 

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. The setup: 5:29 

3. Sponsors: 8:03 

4. The solutions: 15:29

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. Hack your mornings. Be on time: 3:39 

3. Step one: 5:52 

4. Sponsors: 9:07 

5. Step two: 16:32 

6. Step three: 22:35 

Show notes: http://bit.ly/2DIMCg0

Overwhelmed? We take a deep dive into productivity. How can you manage all the info thrown at us? The show notes can be found here: http://bit.ly/2DFnYx1

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. What are digital inboxes: 4:50 

3. There's too much info to deal with: 14:07 

4. Sponsors: 25:33 

5. Three simple truths to make you productive: 32:58

We take a deep dive into adult conflict resolution. We also share the journey we took trying to find the best way to keep track of the choices our students made and how LiveSchool saved us. 

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. Frustrated parent: 3:46 

3. How to call them: 8:48 

4. Overall goal: 11:08 

5. Now say what: 12:57 

6. Sponsors: 29:52 

7. Cut the tree: 37:22 

8. Back to the question: 42:52 

9. If all else fails: 43:48 questions. 

Your idea could be in a future episode. teachinggab@gmail.com (832) 819.5166 Thank you LiveSchool for sponsoring episode 5! https://www.whyliveschool.com

Please contact us with your questions or tips: teachinggab@gmail.com (832) 819-5166 

1. Intro: 0:00 

2. Kids are ok with failing: 3:09 

3. What's a pre-quiz?: 5:26 

4. Using the thumbs: 14:13 

5. Sponsors: 15:50 

6. The powerful tool: 23:20 

7. Tech tool: 29:57 

8. Wait: 32:06

Take the framework for conflict resolution from elementary school and apply it to a more advanced middle school scenario. 

1. Conflict: 0:00 

2. Steps 1-3: 3:03 

3. Sponsors: 10:34 

4. Steps 4-8: 17:59 

5. 5 kids: 31:34