Don’t Push It
There are times when you should, but other moments when the best advice is: don’t push it. You don’t care that much about it. Others will be affected badly if it happens. It is too big of an ask. They Read More …
Category: parenting
Ready For It
If you are not yet, get ready for it. Things are changing. Things are happening. Things are different. Things are moving. Things are coming at you, fast-paced, making life like it has never been before. Prepare, then you will be Read More …
Pack It Up
That time of the year and ready to go. Let’s pack it up. Make sure you have all the essentials from A to Z. All the stuff in storage, conveniently still packed in an organized fashion. Bubble wrap (but of Read More …
Share A Cookie
No matter how many you have, share a cookie with someone. (Chocolate chip, if you are asking me, but, oatmeal raisin is good too.) Being able to share… Means that your pre-school experience, whether it was your teacher, the aide Read More …
Just Be There
Sometimes it is simple…just be there and that is more than enough. Offer what you can do. Show up when you say you can. Bring your favorite thing, food, beverage – if appropriate. Be sure to have a bright smile Read More …
10 Years to Celebrate
So ironically enough, I started writing my blog when I was down the shore a decade ago, and now I have 10 years to celebrate. Plus we were just down the shore. It doesn’t seem that long ago but here Read More …
Clear The Deck
You should clear the deck, wipe the slate clean and start fresh. How many more ways can we say it? You need a fresh start… Empty out all of those notebooks, binders. Sort and archive the e-mail boxes. Upend and Read More …
Something Interesting
It is awesome when something interesting happens; just randomly. That – unfortunately – is not that common. Thus, when interesting topics are introduced to you, that (in and of itself) can be fascinating. How is it that you didn’t know Read More …
Remember That Time…
Do you remember that time… Yes, the one specifically that they mention. Kids do remember. They are like elephants. They never forget. Promises made. Places they didn’t get to go (and even desserts that were denied.) Parties that didn’t turn Read More …
Keep Winning
If you have the right mindset, you can keep winning. Set your goals. Reach for the next milestone. Watch the video tape. Review the notes. Reflect and adjust. Rely on your family, colleagues, classmates or team. Learn new things. Mentor Read More …