Make Safety a Top Priority as You Celebrate
I’m deeply grateful for the vigilance of trained lifeguards. They do a great job of keeping those water-crazy people of all ages safe as they have fun every day.
Life Skills
What to Do When You’re Busy as Can Be
I have to say that for me, this week has been a challenge. I think I have too many things going on.
Celebrate Time With the Person You Call “Dad”
Fathers don’t need to be blood related. They just must love you, accept you as you are, and encourage you to shoot for your dreams.
Thoughts on Connection and Action
We need to do the “next right thing.” I believe that we as a people want to do better as soon as we know better.
Why Our Failures Are Just as Important as Our Successes
We need to calmly pick up the pieces of our “bad day” and know that we can make the proverbial lemonade out of lemons.
How to Pursue True Freedom
While military life isn’t for everyone, I want to thank not only the servicemen and women in our country, but also their families. They make many sacrifices when their loved ones are not home.
How to Avoid Feeling Isolated This Summer
Since it is the end of the school year, this week I want to encourage you to pick one or two friends—fellow students, or just acquaintances—and commit to reaching out to them over the summer.
Musings on Mothers and Motherhood
Your mom will always be your mother, no matter how many other mother figures you have in your life. As a mother myself, I can testify that raising children is not for the faint-hearted.
How to Make the Most of Your Last School Days
I hope you’ll savor the last bit of school year with your friends and teachers. I will certainly miss my colleagues and the students over the summer.
Thoughts on Renewal and Change
If you have things in your life that you want to change, focus on only one at a time. If you try to change too many things at once, any failure to meet the desired outcome will cause frustration.
