What You Do
It is what you do that makes all the difference. Be there. Show up. Listen. Listen some more. Have empathy. Ask questions. Say what you believe. The time you give and share with others, who need you – without even Read More …
Category: parenting
Remember When
We can all look back and remember when we did this or that. What if – instead – we looked forward to the news things we can accomplish? No looking back. No wistful longing. No regrets for things not done. Read More …
The Littlest Things
Sometimes, the littlest things are what pleases you most. The thank you note. The mention of what you did that first got their attention. The gift that was not the primary gift, but you knew they would like it (and Read More …
Quite Rare
There are things in this world that are quite rare. The humans, for one…they are pretty amazing and I have a lot of them in my life. I hope you do, too. Following along, it is indeed a special day. Read More …
The Other Side
When we are in the other side of the situation it is so clear. We are rarely able to “see the forest through the trees”. It is not our fault. We are human and humans are made to be fallible. Read More …
Extra Time
When – and if – you have extra time, make the very best use of it. Of course that’s the recommendation and we all know this advice yet we rarely follow it (even if we are the ones giving it.) Read More …
Altogether Better
This – family – is altogether better than being on your own. Make your decisions early. Decide to build your life together. The sooner the better. Live a long life and full of moments to celebrate. This decision is altogether Read More …
Ask Me Again
Let’s see if l will change my answer. Give it some time and then, ask me again. Maybe there is more info to be known. Perhaps I will have had a change of heart…or mind. Tomorrow may be another day Read More …
Listen First
We should always, always listen first. Learn as much as you can before you share your answers and advice. What have they already tried? Or what did they think would work? Maybe they want an opinion on alternative options. If Read More …
The Unknown
The Unknown things are always the challenge. It’s not worth complaining about, after all everyone has to: Learn Adapt Try Adjust Fight Grow Think of it instead like this. If we are willing to be brave today – we will Read More …