Making time to reflect and be grateful for all the wonderful things you have can be challenging. Especially when you’re busy is when you need this time! Whether you are preparing for a more grateful Thanksgiving, or you just want to take a moment to think about all the things you have to be grateful…
It is important to share affirmations for our teenage sons‘ self-esteem. Often when we think of affirmations, we focus on our daughters and ourselves, but they can make a big impact in the lives of everyone. I can vividly recall the first time I realized my tween son was struggling with his self-esteem. He’d gotten…
This post is made possible with support from the American Cancer Society. All opinions are my own. When my oldest son was 11, his pediatrician had a very open conversation with me about the HPV vaccine. He answered my questions, showed me the research, and reminded me that the HPV vaccine is cancer prevention. After…
Thanks to iRead Book Tours I had an opportunity review Freedom Lessons by Eileen Harrison Sanchez. Freedom Lessons begins in Louisiana 1969 as Colleen, a white northern teacher, enters into the unfamiliar culture of a small Southern town and its unwritten rules as the town surrenders to mandated school integration. She meets Frank, a black high…
Did you know that having an attitude of gratitude is one of the easiest ways to increase your happiness? With all that is going on in this world, every action counts, right? Imagine instilling the benefits of gratitude into our children as early as possible? Then gratitude becomes a habit – a part of their…
