Running the race that’s right for you
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said:
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
Whatever your...
The Secret to Raising Great Kids
Nobody starts out wilfully raising spoiled, bratty kids, so how does it happen? I was on a late night flight the other day and...
Parents need strong marriages too
Becoming a parent is a blessing and a joy. Becoming a parent can also feel like an uphill struggle that saps every ounce of...
Whose advice should you take?
One of the most vital things any parent can have is information. Babies, while being wonderful and priceless, have one major flaw: They arrive...
What death taught me
Death. Many of us have experienced it in some form or another in our lives. Whether it was a beloved family member or friend, I'm sure you'll agree...
Other people’s children: an offer of help
The other day I was watching some children at the park.
The one little boy – well he was not so little – walked up to one...
Tuning Out
Far from the maddening crowd
Have you ever been to someone’s home and there is just a serenity and calm about their house? My house...
Be so much more than pretty
Most of us love beautiful things. Something that looks nice can be an absolute joy and we are naturally drawn to that which is...
Why do toddlers need boundaries?
At the moment I am raising a very outspoken, confident, strong-willed toddler. On one hand it is so amazing because he is so confident...
The working mom: Can you do it all?
I was recently chatting with someone about this very topic. Many people are getting married and their careers are in full swing, but they also want...