A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark. (Chinese Proverb). As parents, we have taken on the monumental responsibility of developing young humans. Unlike other animals that teach basic survival skills and then allow their...
Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work. (C.S. Lewis). Parenting is a concept that, when asked to define, conjures up a myriad of thoughts and reactions from many parents. Experts weigh in on parenting styles, and...
It’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see. (Henry David Thoreau). Much like a skilled photographer adjusts their angle or lens to capture the best shot, we too can benefit from changing our perspective when faced with unchangeable...
A small communication breakdown is enough for everyone to be working on slightly different things, and then you lose focus. (Sam Altman). There is a saying that distance makes the heart grow fonder. I would disagree with that. Relationships take personal time and...
Thinking is skilled work. It is not true that we are naturally endowed with the ability to think clearly and logically – without learning how, or without practicing. ( A.E. Mander). Before sharing the questions that spark critical thinking and discussion,...
Trust is like a vase…once it is broken, though you can fix it, the vase will never be the same. (Walter Anderson). Teen’s struggle with telling the entire story because of fear of the consequences so let’s make it easier for them to share and to do...