Tag: kindness

Kind is Not Quiet (At Least Not for Me!)  

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When you think of someone who is kind, what qualities do you think of? Friendly? Generous? Considerate? Do you envision a meek and soft-spoken...

Hey, You Kids! You’re All Right

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Recently on a local page, a commenter said something like, "kids these days have no respect. If I'd have done that, I would have...

Life’s Little Lessons: Love, Love, and More Love

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Just recently, I was at Costco for my weekly grocery run. After unloading my groceries into my van, I noticed a woman in the...

Mom Friendship: My Daily Mission to Include Others

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It was a normal day in my life. When that light turned green in my kids’ room at 6:30 a.m., we were off and...

Self-Care is NOT Selfish: 31 Easy and (Mostly) Free Ideas for...

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MOMS! It is time to take care of YOU.  I have learned, over the years, that I am important. Because I exist. Additionally, the only...

9 Steps For Putting A Stop To Bullying | Infographic

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Several months ago, I shared the story of my experience with bullies and ways to combat bullying behavior.  With a new school year underway, there...

How Do You Check On a Friend During a Hard Time?

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Being a friend to someone going through a difficult time can be tricky. Nobody wants to be that person who brings up a heavy...

A Few Easy Ways to Do Some Good

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“Care. Love. Be outraged. Be devastated. Don’t just give up. The world needs good humans today.” This source of inspiration the day after the Las...

The Power of Words in a Culture of Slurs

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I see a group of girls giggling. “You’re retarded!” One says to another. More giggles. I cringe. I take my son’s hand and walk a bit...

Thank You For Sitting With Her.

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My daughter started preschool this year. To say I've been dreading it would be the understatement of the century.  All summer long, I would...