Has grit become the new must-have for our children?

Has grit become the new must-have for our children?

Apr 19, 2018 | Parenting

Have you read the book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth? It is an excellent, well researched and well presented take on the lifelong benefits of possessing grit to accomplish one’s goals and living a happy and fulfilled life. Duckworth...
A Grade School Teacher’s Brilliant Relationship Advice

A Grade School Teacher’s Brilliant Relationship Advice

Mar 29, 2018 | Relationships

Recently, I was talking to my favorite 5th grade teacher (named Mrs. Teacher for privacy purposes), who just happens to be the mother of my future daughter-in-law. We were talking about difficult children and how they can often be unlovable and not so enjoyable to be...
My Worth in the Eyes of Others

My Worth in the Eyes of Others

Mar 15, 2018 | Relationships

After being married for twenty-eight years this month, I had a rather delayed epiphany about myself, my husband, and relationships in general. My husband had recently commented on the fact that I don’t seem to get mad at him as easily as I used to. (Let’s not even dig...
Love and Hope Spring Eternal

Love and Hope Spring Eternal

Feb 15, 2018 | Relationships | 2 comments

A few weeks ago, my oldest son got engaged. We love the wonderful young woman he is marrying and were thrilled to announce their engagement to the world. Or at least to our friends on social media. Hundreds of well-wishers commented on our picture of the newly engaged...
The Biggest Mom Fail of 2017 (So Far!)

The Biggest Mom Fail of 2017 (So Far!)

Nov 16, 2017 | Parenting

My youngest child is a senior in high school and in the process of looking at colleges. This summer, he did a few college visits with his older brother. At the end of the summer, I brought him and my daughter on a business trip with me to look at another school. We...