Family Unity I have three active daughters under the age of 6. They are literally always together unless one of them is sleeping or at school. Since it has been summer, they have had an extra dose of togetherness. I have learned from them that unity trumps loneliness any day, even on the days where it seems you can't get away from each other. … [Read more...] about Family Unity
learning from kids
5 Ways to Deal with Challenges
No one gets to avoid having challenges in their life,5 Ways to Deal with Challenges so I have made a point to observe myself and others as they deal with challeng and share what I learned. … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Deal with Challenges
Learning about Accountability and Preparing for Success
“But I want to be Perfect”: Learning about Perfectionism
Trying to be perfect is hard Learning about Perfectionism. Jane has decided that she wants to learn how to play soccer. I have played and coached, so I am excited she is interested. I first gave her a lesson about the parts of the foot she should use and what parts of the foot are not great to use and why. That part went well. Then we went outside to kick the ball back and forth. It was fine at … [Read more...] about “But I want to be Perfect”: Learning about Perfectionism
Learning about Tenacity
This is me (as a kid obviously) at a museum in England. Look at those crossed arms...I was either really upset at having to take a photo, following my mom's instructions not to touch anything or just being cute. I like to think it was the latter. =) Brooklyn is not one for negotiating at this point in her life. There are two ways to do things...her way and her way. This stage interests me … [Read more...] about Learning about Tenacity
Learning to See and Be the Light
How can you spread sunshine where ever you are? Can you see the sunshine in your own life? Photo by Ross Parmly on Unsplash We flew home yesterday from Salt Lake to Chicago. I, honestly, was dreading the flight because I was doing it alone. I had three little girls, a double stroller and three large bags to carry through the airport. When we finally got our other huge luggage checked, we had to … [Read more...] about Learning to See and Be the Light