RiseUP Blog

Self-forgiveness is an intrinsic part of self-healing.

Grief never entirely goes away. Let yourself feel how you feel, and don’t try to minimize it.

I have found it much easier to work with someone who may not have advanced skills but who has a positive attitude than to work with a highly skilled person who has a poor attitude.

I believe that every person is like an instrument: our bodies are tuned to a frequency that we can hear only occasionally, and we need to follow it to discover what truly fits who we are.

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.

Like many others fresh out of high school or college, you may find yourself asking, “Where do I go from here?”

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.

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.

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.

Every spring we lose an hour of sleep, and this small change can throw many people (especially children) surprisingly off-track.

Have a great weekend. Remember, you are most awesome, and YOU ROCK!