Keep Making Lists

I know that everyone is getting tired of working from home, being afraid to go out, worrying about what is next. No matter what else you do – stay as positive as you can and keep making lists. What you Read More …

Kids Kids

Once school is back in session, there are kids, kids everywhere. Getting on and off buses. Running across the street. Zipping through the parking lot. Jumping fences to avoid walking on the path or sidewalk. Talking (or, should I say Read More …

Making Nice

Sometimes as adults…we forget about making nice. As parents we have to focus on this effort. Helping kids learn the essentials of life. Besides please, and thank you – which is much much more than “no problem” – there are Read More …

Schedules Falling Behind

During a season of transition and change, things happen that we can’t control. When the weather gets crummier, it is common to find schedules falling behind. The problem is, when you are booked, back to back in order to be Read More …

Encouragement Works

All my life, I have known that encouragement works better than belittlement. Looking like you are irritated, annoyed, frustrated makes the other person feel bad. They internalize that feeling and then they fail to perform. Instead, smile, be open minded, Read More …