RiseUP Blog

When you are working with a group of people and have good ideas, know when to press forward to make sure you’re heard.

The first person I cut out of my life was very important to me, and I still think about them to this day. But no matter how I frame it, I know that cutting that person out of my life was the best thing I could have done for myself.

Next time you look for your heart’s desire, try your own backyard.

As a writer, I sometimes get my inspiration from unexpected places. For the next few weeks, I will share what was written on the paper slips inside the last four fortune cookies I opened while enjoying Chinese food.

Whatever you do with the fathers in your life this weekend, I hope you will let them know how much you appreciate the little things they do.

We are talking this week about responsibilities—specifically, jobs your children can assist with around the house during the summer.

Life is a journey, not a destination, so don't be afraid to course-correct when necessary.

Many children become disconnected over the long break, which makes them very lonely.

You don’t have to spend money to give us moms a nice Mother’s Day.

Now that we are one week into the month of May, summer vacation looms ever closer. From now until the end of school, be sure you tell the teachers in your (or your child’s) life how much you appreciate them.

For the last eight months, we as parents have made lunches, assisted with homework, chaperoned field trips, volunteered in classrooms, and encouraged our children’s teachers. … It’s time to give ourselves a pat on the back.

When it comes to your courses in school, if you are doing your best, don’t let others make you feel as if you are not making the grades you should be.

An assessment test such as the TCAP represents only a snapshot of what you have learned at a specific moment in time. The results are not the sum total of your intelligence.

It is always the right time to clean out unwanted items, whether clothing, kitchen utensils, or any random furniture. But where do you start? I’m glad you asked.

If you are intentional and hang onto the good times when funny things happen that make you belly laugh, those memories can help get you through the moments when you feel like giving up.

Reading can lead you to imagine fantastic fantasy, follow along with a crime that needs to be solved, or get acquainted with characters who are growing into the type of person they most want to be.

In the trunk, use a large bag or plastic crate to store a blanket (reflective, if you have one) as well as jumper cables, a flashlight, and a pair of heavy-duty gloves. I also recommend that you pack a separate bag of snacks and water in case you break down.

I cannot compare my achievements (or perceived lack of them) to others, and you shouldn’t either. We can have the same situational experience but take away totally different internal realizations.

With either a traditional vacation or a staycation, you can schedule a time to unplug from technology, engage in the hobbies you keep telling yourself you want to do more, or take LOTS of naps. (I personally encourage you to do that.)

If you find yourself feeling a little droopy, you are just fine. Give yourself permission to need a break from others.