Tag: kindness
Kind is Not Quiet (At Least Not for Me!)
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
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
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
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...
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
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?
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
“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
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.
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...