Hi. How are you? Really? How many times have you asked and answered the, “How are you?” question? It is really more of a greeting than a question we want an answer to. We have been conditioned, starting at an early age, to …
Summer is Not Cancelled!
Does it feel like summer is cancelled? For many kids, the activities they might have otherwise participated in are either cancelled, significantly modified, or you’ve chosen not to have them participate. On one hand, that gives you more time with …
Talk to Kids About Things that Matter
We need to talk to kids about the things that matter, and there's a lot to talk about right now. As a parent, I often find myself wanting to tell my kids how it is and what they need to know and do. Funny thing…they don’t always want to listen to …
It’s All Right to Cry
“Do you ever feel sad? Do you cry?” she asked. “Yes, of course,” I said. I went home after that conversation wondering why I felt unsure of my response to those questions. I think I cry quite easily these days. I cry when I hear stories of people …
