In the absence of love and belonging, there is always suffering. – Brene Brown If you’ve ever been excluded, you know what a powerful and negative impact it has on the soul. If you were excluded as a child, you…
Dear Elementary PTA President (a.k.a. Superhero in Mom Jeans – or Dad Sneakers), Schools wouldn’t be a community without you and we need strong communities to help raise resilient, happy kids. Thank you for stepping up. Without your efforts to…
The school crossing guard asked,“Can I help you cross the street?” It was the first day of school for my oldest daughter who seemed confident and ready for the next step: Kindergarten. But those kind seven words were not meant for…
On this Memorial Day Weekend, I have to confess something. I didn’t really understand what “service” meant until recently. My lightbulb moments came while presenting on two army bases — West Point and then again at Fort Hamilton. I…
Over the past several months, I’ve been lucky enough to talk to Moms from coast to coast. My one takeaway? Despite all the differences – money, education, lifestyle, full time at home moms or ones that work outside the home…
Sears officially launched its Team Up to Stop Bullying campaign a few days ago. This is a comprehensive effort to not only address the problem but to offer solutions. The site is clever and offers resources for all key people:…