Giving Independence
Parenting is often about giving independence, whether they want it or not. Most kids, from toddlers to teens, want more freedom. Me do it. I can do it. Why won’t you let me do it? Really, you can do it. Read More …
Category: general
Planning Ahead
Every year, every major holiday happens on a set schedule. If you are planning ahead, you can take time off without worries. Finish your projects on time, leave early and relax…all weekend long. We are at a point where our Read More …
Inspired By Coworkers
Being inspired by coworkers and the people with whom you surround yourself is always a positive!! When I was in college, I found myself in a group of people who studied all the time, never drank or swore…they were definitely Read More …
Bumps In The Road
Do you embrace, full on, the bumps in the road, or do you detour around them to avoid conflict, stress and confrontation? I used to drive this touchy, old, minivan that needed to be treated with kid gloves – as Read More …
Mail A Letter
Today, I had to mail a letter. As in a LETTER. Not a bill, an invoice or a document that keeps me from…no, not that just a little card with a sentiment of care inside. My daughter asked why we Read More …
You Know That Song
You know that song, the one on the radio? Yea that one. The one you love. The one you hate. The one you used to love, when it first came out, but now it is on your last nerve. The Read More …
Afraid To Know
Would you be – or are you – afraid to know when your life will end? Wow! How is that for a Friday afternoon? I promise you, it isn’t that bad. Really. I am just a bit introspective today, and Read More …
It Could Be Worse
Life is great, but it could be worse. I could really love to make my family happy and do special things for them…like: Buy their favorite snacks (chocolate covered pretzels, soft pretzels and doughnuts are fan favorites.) Take them driving Read More …
Firm But Flexible
Attended a really wonderful lecture today that I will remember for a while. I have read the author’s books before, but in person, Edward Tufte is much more engaging. One quote from him today really resonated with me. “Be firm, Read More …
Back It Up
It is the first day of Summer. (I know, I know that summer is not capitalized, but it should be…for all the fun we will have this season!) I am just sending out a short, PSA on a good idea Read More …