Play. Build. Grow. PLC

06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day to all the loving dads who are raising curious, kind, compassionate kids.

And to all the moms out there who were both the mom and the dad.

And to the unofficial dads who have loved a kid regardless of genetics.

And to the men who are going to be or have been a positive male influence in the life of a child.

The world needs more good men now more than ever.

10/10/2024

My parents are in the Apopka area need a tarp and some assistance getting it on.

She said that someone is providing free tarps in the Apopka area - does anyone have any information about what group or Agency we need to contact?

08/21/2024

As we get ready to send our children back to school let's make this place beautiful for them.

07/23/2024

The ELPS district calendar indicates that students K-12 have every Friday off (with the exception of February 21st) and at least one long weekend (Friday and Monday off) per month. Is this a mistake or the actual schedule for this year?

06/29/2024

Found this amazing gem at East Lansing Pride celebration!

06/20/2024

Dear Parents,

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10/25/2023

When I tell people that I am a Play Therapist and that I use play to help children work things through, the response I often get is, ‘that sounds fun.’

The work is rewarding, fulfilling, and soulful but not fun in the way the word it is traditionally used.

I'm sharing this poem to illustrate what play looks like in times of trauma.

May all the children that have ever had to play in this way be held with the collective love,light and safety we all wish we could provide to them.

09/07/2023

Hello, my cherished families.

As we begin a new academic year and begin the juggling act of school, activities, and sports, I wanted to pause and remind you that it's okay not to have it all figured out.

So, today, I'm stepping aside to share an insightful article by Tim Alberta, featured in The Atlantic Magazine, and dive into a topic many might find surprising—the Detroit Lions. Yes, the team that's notoriously more familiar with defeat than victory. And even though I don't have any particular affinity for football, they remain my BELOVED home team.

And herein lies the point. Failure, as harsh as it may sound, holds immense value, particularly when it comes to teaching resilience, humility, and the importance of never giving up.

The Detroit Lions exemplify these qualities season after season, reminding us all that sometimes the most transformative wins are those that don't make it to the scoreboard. Loving a losing team has bonded us as a family and made us all a little grittier and able to understand the value of imperfect love.

Click through to read the full article and discover why supporting a team like the Detroit Lions offers life lessons that go far beyond the realm of sports.

My life has been shaped by watching the Detroit Lions lose. Who will I be if they start winning?

02/18/2023

This week we have seen the worst of humanity AND the best of it. In therapy, we use a method called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy or DBT. DBT is a synthesis or integration of opposites.

Over the past several days, I have sat with and held space for the fear, heartache, and violence that one individual caused in my community. I have also witnessed the very BEST of humanity emerge!

I have seen neighbors check in neighbors and strangers providing comfort to strangers. The response of the first responders, the helpers, the community at large, and, of course, the STUDENTS and administration have brought me to tears more than once this week.

I have watched us decide as a community to rise from the ashes and stand Spartan Strong.

The path back is only just beginning; the work will no doubt be long and painful, AND we will do it together with love. I am proud to be a Spartan and part of the East Lansing Community. You can not burn us because we are made of fire!