07/01/2013
![Why Are Our Children No Longer Excellent?](/images/Site/Icons/150x150/parenting.jpg)
Excellence is an elusive goal of parenthood. Should we want our children to be excellent and if so, how do we turn this young boy eating doodle bugs on the porch into an excellent dentist? More >>
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Tags: Character, Character-Courage-Conscience, Children, College, Education, Kids, Parenting, Perfection, Personal Responsibility, Responsibility, School, Setting goals, Stay-at-Home Mom, Students, Values
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06/18/2013
![Having It All Together!](/images/blog/email_otd.jpg)
Years ago, I was dropping off one of my children at kindergarten and the teacher stopped me and said, 'I really admire you, you have so much going all the time and you always seem to have everything together...' More >>
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Tags: Attitude, Education, Friends, Friendships, Jealousy, Relationships, Response To A Call, School, Teacher
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06/03/2013
![Teen Suicide](/images/blog/letters.jpg)
I called you last week as one of my 14-year-old daughter's close friends had told my daughter she was having suicidal thoughts. You told me to drive straight over to the friend's house... More >>
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Tags: Behavior, Education, Friends, Friendships, Internet-Media, Mental Health, Personal Responsibility, Personal Responsiblity, Response To A Call, School, Social Media, Stay-at-Home Mom, Students, Suicide, Values
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05/28/2013
![Pride Can Only Be Earned](/images/Site/Icons/150x150/parenting.jpg)
Before you do your child's next project for him or her, read this... More >>
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Tags: Attitude, Education, Family/Relationships - Parent/Child, Homework, Kids, Parenting, Pride, School, Self-esteem, Stress
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05/17/2013
![A Teacher Who Made a Difference](/images/blog/letters.jpg)
Mrs. Schneider, gave a scared 3rd grader at a new school (me) a tiny bit of confidence and a new best friend. More >>
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Tags: Education, Friendship, Friendships, Personal Responsibility, Personal Responsiblity, Relationships, School, Stay-at-Home Mom, Students, Teacher
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03/14/2013
![What I Wish I'd Known in School](/images/Site/Icons/150x150/blog.jpg)
Being a kid can be tough, especially when it comes to school. Here is a list of 10 things most of us wish someone had told us while we were students... More >>
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Tags: Career, College, Education, Friendships, Job, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, School, Stay-at-Home Mom, Teachers, Work
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