Mum’s the Word: Honoring the Many Faces of Motherhood
What I wish for you this Mother’s Day is that you know you don’t have to spend money on your mother to make her happy…
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Parenting
“Part II: Breathe Easy, RISERS: Conquer Procrastination and Celebrate Your Wins!”
First, we must uncover the reasons behind waiting until the last minute to do things. I sometimes relate all too well to the joke above, especially when it comes to writing novels…
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“Tackling Tests with Positivity and Wisdom”
There are many things to take into consideration when preparing for tests…nutrition, adequate rest, time management, and preparation. Let’s look at these a bit further…
“Power and Purpose of Clear Communication.”
There are five C’s that are needed to get understandable communication across. They are clarity, conciseness, coherence, completeness, and courtesy…
“Finding Joy in the Unexpected and Beauty in Everyday Moments”
When I mention unexpected things, we sometimes groan in frustration and think, “I don’t have time for this!”. But not all unexpected things come with negative consequences…
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“Celebrating Relationships, Respect, and Personal Growth”
Happy Friday, RISERS! I hope this week has been good to you. Here we are–the last day of February. How is that even possible? Just a reminder, we are getting closer to the Spring Forward time change next weekend. More on that next week. But for now, be sure to get a glimpse of the night skies for the planetary
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Embrace the Journey – Celebrate the Moments!
To keep with the joke theme of books, my recharge tip for you this week is to spend time lounging around with your face in your favorite book…
Reflections and Resolutions as We Rise Together
To all of you who are faithful to support and read the blog for RiseUP Cooperative, thank you for having a heart for teens and the other precious ones who are supported, encouraged, and strengthened by this nonprofit organization.
Christmas List or Christmas Lift?
Instead of tackling those intense to-do items alone, enlist the help of a friend or family member so that you can make memories of doing those things together.
Pinecones, Presents, and The Polar Express
My family has always enjoyed doing crafts over the holidays, especially when we were foster parents, and one thing that we do for Christmas is incorporate things from nature in our home decor.