When you think of your childhood friends, a lot of names probably come to mind–and you may even still be in close touch with some of them. You had friends everywhere–at school, on your sports team, at church, in the neighborhood… In fact, up until you reached emerging adulthood, making friends was almost done for … Read more
Raise your hand if you’re ready to turn social distancing into a distant memory. When I heard that my daughter’s school was closing for two whole weeks last March, I thought that was an eternity. I honestly didn’t think we would make it through. Fast forward one year, and we’ve spent more “quality time” together … Read more
Do you have that one friend or family member who is always outspoken? Sociable? Confident? The person other people seem to flock towards? The one who typically gets what they want? Do you ever wish you could be more like them? There is no shame in secretly wishing you could be like somebody else… even … Read more
The world is a big beautiful place inhabited by billions of people from all walks of life. In my travels, I have first-hand knowledge of how vast our world, cultures, and social dilemmas are. When I was in college, I did community service with kids, the elderly, and at times, the homeless. I had no fantasy … Read more
Do you always have a decent conversation with your child, or do you receive that one-word answer or that nasty grunt as a response? This can be utterly frustrating, especially for a parent who is looking to engage and connect with their kids. However, it all boils down to the type of conversation starters you use to … Read more