The Stranger Minding my own business, I stood in line at Sprouts, balancing a pint of strawberries and three avocadoes. I noticed the man behind me holding a beautiful bouquet in one hand and steering his cart with the other. My mask hid my smile, but I caught...
What I Learned From Ted Lasso If you have not streamed the best new show ever on TV, please consider moving it to the top of your watching list. If you have watched it – you know what I’m talking about. Ted’s intention to build character and strength, not...
It’s Not Your Fault When tweens shift their attention from their parents to their peers, parents frequently feel disconnected, ignored, and rejected. Tweens confide in their friends the thoughts, stories, and ideas they once shared with their parents....
We’re Raising Problem Solvers When we notice the trash can is not on the curb, and it’s our child’s responsibility to get it there, which prompt is the most useful to solve the problem? “You didn’t take out the garbage this morning.” “Why didn’t you take...
Life is Fragile We live our lives with the best intentions to honor ourselves as well as those we care about and love. At the same time, we are imperfect humans who make mistakes. We do things we are not proud of and regret. We know we blow it! On the bright side, our...
Get it Done: Don’t Let Your Mojo Slip Life’s unpredictability in this third decade of the 21 century requires that our mojo, grit, and determination keep us motivated. Should you feel those slipping, you are not alone. But you are not stuck. Because you are...
