by Cheri Dotterer | Jun 12, 2024 | Blog Posts, Mentoring, Podcast
Authentic communication is the cornerstone of any relationship, but its significance is magnified in the parent-child dynamic. In our conversation, Billy emphasizes that effective communication is not just about talking; it’s about listening, understanding, and...
by Cheri Dotterer | Jun 27, 2022 | Business Growth, Leadership, Learning Disabilities, Mentoring, Occupational Therapy, Teaching
What pisses you off? What breaks your heart? These are questions Mike Kim asks his clients when he is helping them prepare a marketing campaign. I had no idea what pissed me off 13 years ago when I pivoted my career from adult neuro rehab to school-based therapy. But,...
by Cheri Dotterer | May 23, 2022 | Leadership, Learning Disabilities, Teaching
Which handwriting program should my school district invest in? I get asked this question often. I was asked in last Saturday’s Dotterer Dysgraphia Webinar. This time, it was from a parent. She asked me which program I think her child should be using at their local...
by Cheri Dotterer | Dec 13, 2021 | Blog Posts, Business Growth, Leadership
Why talk to you over the past few posts about the hero’s journey and your story? Because this summer has challenged me about my story. Why am I here talking with you week after week about dysgraphia? What is the purpose behind my message? I frequently talk about my...
by Cheri Dotterer | Nov 8, 2021 | Business Growth, Health and Fitness, Leadership, Mentoring, Morning Routine, Teaching
Last week, we talked about the Hero’s Journey. My journey began with fear and anguish. My early years of school were filled with trauma. The past eighteen months have yielded their own trauma across the world. Here is an excerpt from a book that I am working on: Ring....
by Cheri Dotterer | Sep 6, 2021 | Blog Posts, Business Growth, Leadership, Learning Disabilities, Mentoring, Regulations, Teaching
Every year is a chapter in the hero’s journey for your students. Day one of school is filled with anticipation, excitement, fear, anxiety, and a multitude of other emotions. Regardless of whether your student anticipates with excitement or fear, their brain is telling...