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Amma | தமிழ் | Educator | Instructional Coordinator - Equity, Indigenous Education & Community Engagement

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Good thing to remember online right now is that everyone here is very emotionally dysregulated and dealing with that by posting

28.02.2026 23:17 — 👍 4533    🔁 842    💬 74    📌 72

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, Iranian state media reports.

01.03.2026 01:33 — 👍 667    🔁 244    💬 32    📌 56

Activity Builder Contest Spotlight!

Submit your idea for the 🔤's!

cc #iTeachMath ♾️

26.02.2026 00:54 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Donate to Help Us Honor Paulino: Urgent Help Needed, organized by Ayde Diaz We’ve reached a point we never wanted to face. Our family is now preparing to say … Ayde Diaz needs your support for Help Us Honor Paulino: Urgent Help Needed

Donations to the family who are trying to raise money for travel and funeral expenses.

22.02.2026 23:50 — 👍 5    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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Craft Supplies for Park Slope Women's Shelter The Park Slope Women's Shelter serves unhoused women with mental health and/or substance-use disorder diagnoses in NYC. Due to an incident this past year, the shelter is attempting to rebuild and re...

HELLO, FRIENDS!

The women's shelter where I volunteer lost almost all of their art and craft supplies last year. I can't fix everything, but I have a big network here, and so do a lot of you, and I'm pretty sure that together, we can fix this.

www.thingstogetme.com/2169641a9c163

17.02.2026 20:53 — 👍 349    🔁 344    💬 3    📌 11

They sang “American Idiot”

08.02.2026 23:35 — 👍 3660    🔁 526    💬 30    📌 20

“Oh, did a sportsball happen?” I whisper smugly from my vantage point on a distant cliff, the sounds of celebration in the village far below just barely audible over the lonely wind whipping my tattered cloak

10.02.2025 04:10 — 👍 9805    🔁 1330    💬 119    📌 57
March 1, 8, 15, 29, April 12,
19, 26, May 3,
17,2026
Sundays:
3pm- 5pm
EST
Spring Into
Supernova Parenting
Supernova Momma integrates Positive Discipline, Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Education, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and Toxic Stress, Child Development Education, Polyvagal Theory, Sensory Integration, and Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE), to make an accessible and relatable parenting 9 week virtual course for Black and /or Neurodivergent families.
INSTRUCTOR
Natasha Nelson, Disability
Advocate and Certified
Positive Discipline
Educator
Video recordings of each session
Certified Instructor with Life Experience
REGISTER NOW
Padlet (accessible online platform) filled with free materials and resources
https://supernovaparenting.org

March 1, 8, 15, 29, April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 17,2026 Sundays: 3pm- 5pm EST Spring Into Supernova Parenting Supernova Momma integrates Positive Discipline, Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Education, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and Toxic Stress, Child Development Education, Polyvagal Theory, Sensory Integration, and Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE), to make an accessible and relatable parenting 9 week virtual course for Black and /or Neurodivergent families. INSTRUCTOR Natasha Nelson, Disability Advocate and Certified Positive Discipline Educator Video recordings of each session Certified Instructor with Life Experience REGISTER NOW Padlet (accessible online platform) filled with free materials and resources https://supernovaparenting.org

July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2,
9,16, 23, &
September 6, 2026
Sundays:
3pm- 5pm
EST
Break Into Supernova
Parenting
Supernova Momma integrates Positive Discipline, Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Education, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and Toxic Stress, Child Development Education, Polyvagal Theory, Sensory Integration, and Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE), to make an accessible and relatable parenting 9 week virtual course for Black and /or Neurodivergent families.
INSTRUCTOR
Natasha Nelson, Disability
Advocate and Certified
Positive Discipline
Educator
Video recordings of each session
Certified Instructor with Life Experience
REGISTER NOW
Padlet (accessible online platform) filled with free materials and resources
https://supernovaparenting.org

July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9,16, 23, & September 6, 2026 Sundays: 3pm- 5pm EST Break Into Supernova Parenting Supernova Momma integrates Positive Discipline, Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Education, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and Toxic Stress, Child Development Education, Polyvagal Theory, Sensory Integration, and Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE), to make an accessible and relatable parenting 9 week virtual course for Black and /or Neurodivergent families. INSTRUCTOR Natasha Nelson, Disability Advocate and Certified Positive Discipline Educator Video recordings of each session Certified Instructor with Life Experience REGISTER NOW Padlet (accessible online platform) filled with free materials and resources https://supernovaparenting.org

October 18,
25,
November 1, 8, 15, 22,
December 6, 13, & 20th Sundays:
3pm- 5pm
EST
Fall Into Supernova
Parenting
Supernova Momma integrates Positive Discipline, Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Education, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and Toxic Stress, Child Development Education, Polyvagal Theory, Sensory Integration, and Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE), to make an accessible and relatable parenting 9 week virtual course for Black and /or Neurodivergent families.
INSTRUCTOR
Natasha Nelson, Disability
Advocate and Certified
Positive Discipline
Educator
Video recordings of each session
Certified Instructor with Life Experience
REGISTER NOW
Padlet (accessible online platform) filled with free materials and resources
https://supernovaparenting.org

October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13, & 20th Sundays: 3pm- 5pm EST Fall Into Supernova Parenting Supernova Momma integrates Positive Discipline, Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Education, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and Toxic Stress, Child Development Education, Polyvagal Theory, Sensory Integration, and Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE), to make an accessible and relatable parenting 9 week virtual course for Black and /or Neurodivergent families. INSTRUCTOR Natasha Nelson, Disability Advocate and Certified Positive Discipline Educator Video recordings of each session Certified Instructor with Life Experience REGISTER NOW Padlet (accessible online platform) filled with free materials and resources https://supernovaparenting.org

WEEK
1
WEEK
2
WEEK
WEEK
4
WEEK
5
WEEK
WEEK
7
WEEK
8
WEEK
Class Agenda
Introduction
An introduction to Supernova Parenting, Positive Discipline and one another as we establish guideline and review criteria
Take Me As I Am Pt. 1
An interactive review and discussion of neurodiversity, sensory processing, executive functioning, & resources. We will review ways to support and accept instead of separating and changing neurodivergent children.
Take Me As I Am Pt. 2
An interactive review and discussion of alternate communication, language processing, perception, social/emotional needs, stimming, & resources. We will review ways to support and accept instead of separating and changing neurodivergent children.
CCCCCheck Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
An interactive review and discussion of the high stress response, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), toxic stress, window of tolerance and the need for self and co-regulation in parenting.
Try A Little Tenderness
An interactive review and discussion of why we parent the way we do and the way it parallels other leadership structures around us. We will discover how we stress, what triggers us, and ways to regulate.
Misbehavior is Communicating an Unmet Need An interactive review and discussion of misbehavior; human needs (BioPsychoSocial) how those dictate both our goal oriented behavior and high stress response behavior.
Kind and Firm at the Same Damn Time
An interactive review and discussion of the difference between three styles of parenting: Authoritarian, Permissive, and
Respectful/Authoritative. We will review ways to be Kind AND Firm
Child Development
An interactive review and discussion of Erikson's stages of Psychosocial development, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Piaget's stages of Cognitive Development, Bowlby's Attachment theory, and Dr Mather & Dr. Goldstein's
Building Blocks of Learning.
Mistakes are Learning Opportunities
An interactive review and discussion of how we respond to mistakes, how we recover from mis…

WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK Class Agenda Introduction An introduction to Supernova Parenting, Positive Discipline and one another as we establish guideline and review criteria Take Me As I Am Pt. 1 An interactive review and discussion of neurodiversity, sensory processing, executive functioning, & resources. We will review ways to support and accept instead of separating and changing neurodivergent children. Take Me As I Am Pt. 2 An interactive review and discussion of alternate communication, language processing, perception, social/emotional needs, stimming, & resources. We will review ways to support and accept instead of separating and changing neurodivergent children. CCCCCheck Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself An interactive review and discussion of the high stress response, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), toxic stress, window of tolerance and the need for self and co-regulation in parenting. Try A Little Tenderness An interactive review and discussion of why we parent the way we do and the way it parallels other leadership structures around us. We will discover how we stress, what triggers us, and ways to regulate. Misbehavior is Communicating an Unmet Need An interactive review and discussion of misbehavior; human needs (BioPsychoSocial) how those dictate both our goal oriented behavior and high stress response behavior. Kind and Firm at the Same Damn Time An interactive review and discussion of the difference between three styles of parenting: Authoritarian, Permissive, and Respectful/Authoritative. We will review ways to be Kind AND Firm Child Development An interactive review and discussion of Erikson's stages of Psychosocial development, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Piaget's stages of Cognitive Development, Bowlby's Attachment theory, and Dr Mather & Dr. Goldstein's Building Blocks of Learning. Mistakes are Learning Opportunities An interactive review and discussion of how we respond to mistakes, how we recover from mis…

Supernova Parenting 9 week virtual course schedule for 2026 is now available for registration supernovaparenting.org/workshops-an...

27.01.2026 17:45 — 👍 13    🔁 12    💬 1    📌 1

I’ve never been prouder to be a Minnesotan.

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Pope Leo’s top U.S. ally — Cardinal Joseph Tobin — calls on Congress to defund ICE.

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I personally don't tell people who have been fighting their hearts out daily for weeks not to celebrate wins of any size. I certainly don't do that when I've been nowhere near the place where the fight has been happening and have done little more than make some donations from miles away.

27.01.2026 03:37 — 👍 4298    🔁 591    💬 25    📌 0
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"ICE OUT" on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, as seen from my flight leaving MSP airport

26.01.2026 18:28 — 👍 10278    🔁 2077    💬 65    📌 71

Happy birthday to the twinsies 🥰

Sprout 🌱 turned 4 yesterday. We had cake for breakfast. She said it's the best birthday she's ever had.

Grateful 🥹

27.01.2026 09:04 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Since so many people are fangirling over Carney's supposed "historic" speech in Davos, I want to offer an alternative reading.

This is not left cynicism, but a sober reading of imperial positioning in this moment.

1) Carney squarely positioned Canada as a middle power.

21.01.2026 22:06 — 👍 248    🔁 108    💬 8    📌 10

You can become disabled or homeless in an instant.

Even if you’re young and healthy.

Even if you have a “good job” and a back up plan.

Even if you think you’re doing everything right.

Disability and poverty are not moral failings.

They can happen to anyone.

21.01.2026 05:54 — 👍 603    🔁 228    💬 13    📌 15

16:39 Jan 14 2026
YELLOW WARNING - SNOW SQUALL - IN EFFECT for Southern Ontario
Expires: 08:39 Jan 15 2026
Snowfall continues, followed by snow snow squalls tonight.

What:
Widespread snowfall with 5 to 10 cm possible through this evening.
Local snow squ...
Visit https://weather.gc.ca for details

14.01.2026 23:27 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

I really want ppl w/o Minneapolis connections to understand

You might've heard that Mpls public schools went hybrid bc so many families are in hiding. Well, a coworker just told me that today, during his kid's hybrid class, a kid's apt building was raided onscreen

*Everyone has stories like this*

13.01.2026 18:06 — 👍 19765    🔁 8236    💬 355    📌 357

A person who took me in when I was homeless is now behind on rent herself. She's had a hella year -- 3 kids, single mom, going through an ugly divorce. She owes $1400 in rent and has $200 on hand.

Venmo/Cash app: AmandaKFinley
PayPal: akh33d@gmail.com
Zelle (ask)

Thanks for helping and sharing!

06.01.2026 23:51 — 👍 13    🔁 13    💬 1    📌 1
Staff Writer (Mathematics), Quanta Magazine POSITION SUMMARY Quanta Magazine is seeking a first-rate reporter and writer to identify and cover newsworthy developments in mathematics. The ideal candidate will have tireless appetite for exploring...

There is a job posting for a mathematics staff writer at @quantamagazine.bsky.social:
simonsfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/simons...

Maybe this is good for you or somebody you know!

#MathSky 🧮 #iTeachMath ♾️

25.12.2025 17:31 — 👍 32    🔁 16    💬 0    📌 2

Something about adults who can't grasp that it is developmentally appropriate for a kid not to remember every single person they ever talked to & thus get miffed when said kid doesn't immediately remember them

25.12.2025 22:04 — 👍 36    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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a man with a beard is saying i 'm not judging just asking Alt: a man with a beard is saying i 'm not judging just asking

Do you have a “Type A” personality or is it undiagnosed ADHD?

23.12.2025 23:06 — 👍 29    🔁 5    💬 3    📌 0

Looking for suggestions:

If I were to find myself in need of patty paper, but wanted to avoid Am@zon, where would you send me to purchase said patty paper?

I'm am building out an idea for a conference presentation on MP5 and student-choice with geometric constructions & we'll be folding things.

18.12.2025 21:52 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0

Anyway, what I’m trying to say is that I’ve been struggling and I’m glad I’m working to get help. I think a lot of us have built up a tolerance for suffering but what if we don’t have to suffer? What if life doesn’t have to feel like it’s killing us? If you have resources that can help, get help.

18.12.2025 23:01 — 👍 857    🔁 27    💬 28    📌 4

YOU DUMB FUCKS. THIS IS ME.

I have a scooter. I can walk. I can't, however, walk through 80 miles of airport. I can walk onto an airplane or through hallways. I can't walk the .5 mile to the convention center.

People, get smarter, it's embarrassing at this point.

19.12.2025 01:39 — 👍 4796    🔁 1023    💬 150    📌 46
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Check out my list on Amazon

Some teen gifts available to donate to our toy drive and gift event on 12/20 for anyone who would like. amzn.to/4rDn7BG

12.12.2025 23:34 — 👍 46    🔁 43    💬 4    📌 0
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Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort

WOW. @haleaziz.bsky.social with a new scoop: ICE now gets a running list of every person who is going to be taking a domestic flight inside the United States from the TSA and runs it through their database looking for targets. This explains the Babson College student's arrest.

12.12.2025 21:26 — 👍 4767    🔁 2923    💬 202    📌 319

Yall you gotta order your Christmas gifts by the end of the weekend.

12.12.2025 18:46 — 👍 139    🔁 15    💬 11    📌 2

Inevitably at Thanksgiving dinner, I go sit in the bathroom just for some peace and quiet. Highly recommend.

27.11.2025 23:08 — 👍 408    🔁 13    💬 17    📌 7

True. I try not to dialogue with people who debate material conditions as hypothetical word problems. But I’m weak.

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