Information & Resources
Have you lost your child’s RESPECT?
Strategies to use when addressing a child or teen’s disrespectful behaviors.
Preventing Violence in Children
I cannot sit idly by while shootings continue, prisons grow astronomically, and mental health systems fail. As an independent educational consultant (IEC), I firmly believe that rather than take a position on guns, we should be focused on areas that we know best, by...
What is an Educational Consultant
WHAT IS AN EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT? Educational consultants are professionals who assist students and families with educational decision making,” according to the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Directory. Educational consultants who are...
Thanksgiving
'Tis Thanksgiving morn 5 AM, and a peaceful time to recollect the NPM&A travels and 'doings' this Fall. School Connections in Newport Beach involved at least 30 therapeutic programs for 1/2 hour 'speed dating' or 'showcasing': Memorial Hermann, an adolescent rehab in...
Southern Trip- Georgia/Florida June 2011
Disbelief followed us from dry, scorching Tucson to wet, hot Georgia and Florida: how could we go from one cauldron to another? Our invitation from Eckerd Youth Alternatives, La Amistad and Pasadena Villa was the purposeful reason: presentation of ‘Communications with...
April -NorthWestern Massachusetts tour
Although Spring had not yet sprung, the tour was exceptional! Lodging at the Red Lion Inn was indeed a treat, and we have to thank the programs and schools we visited for their hospitable and gracious gift. Two other consultants joined us and visited Berkshire Hills...
Missouri Winter 2011
Awaiting-Clarksville, MO 2011-Nancy P. Masland Awaken, Canada geese flock, honk overhead Fly South, escaping chill and coming snow- Storm brewing, eagles hunker down by cliffs One, hoping for last fish, lands on ice floe. In stillness, no mammal moves, enveloped By...
FALL Doings: Lots of travel ; A visit to the ‘Top 10’ Boarding Schools Reception was not only informative but also impressive as the schools each took a generic school topic
to present to the sizable group of parents and students. I am recommending that other schools form a coalition and do the same. Arizona is a good 'market' for schools. Westover is planning a trip here as well, though, it is too late for some schools to come before the...
October visits to ecological schools and programs
A frosty Fall Maine morning outside of Freeport found me sitting with 14 happy 10th grade girls at breakfast. Their energy and laughter was contagious, and I learned that each morning before breakfast and after chores, they walk 30 minutes to Wolfe's Neck Farm to sit...
Costa Rica Trip-visit programs
Pura vida! Cool! unfortunately, Introspections ,young adult program just closed before we arrived, but New Summit Academy for 15-17 yr. olds and Northwoods are alive and thriving!! The boys from New Summit are bright students who enjoy home stay families on Sunday in...
