Category Archives: unity

Having a Little Faith in Your Kids

It’s the perfect time of year, as school is starting again, to look your child in the eye and tell them “I have faith in you!”.  They will appreciate your confidence in them.  I believe they will rise to the … Continue reading

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The Power of Remembering Who is on Our Side

Close your eyes and picture the people you have in your life who support you, want what’s best for you and can give you ideas and suggestions.  These are your ‘human resources’.  When I work with kids right before they head … Continue reading

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Your home is your Family Team’s locker room for Life

     Think of your family home as the locker room in which you prepare your children for life. Your kids will live most of their life away from you, though it doesn’t always feel that way. Your job is to prepare … Continue reading

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Is teenage rebellion necessary?

I was prepared for some major teen rebellion in our house.  I mean, I worked hard to raise independent people who listened to their own hearts and who could find their own voices.  It’s kind of like when you can’t wait … Continue reading

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Extra Compassion Please

With the tensions from Ferguson spilling on to my Facebook feed, I keep thinking that what we all need is even more compassion for people different from us.  As a woman, I really don’t like it when a man thinks … Continue reading

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Put a fork in it, this turkey is BASTED!

The Holidays can be wonderful! Warm traditions, lovely memories, fun gatherings and of course perfect family togetherness.  Oh wait….this trips me up every year.  I seem to fall into the trap of thinking that I am supposed to create a perfect season for … Continue reading

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Coaching the Family Team!

Many parents step back from school involvement once the Middle School and High School years arrive. I recommend hanging in there in new ways. Though my days of being room mom, driving on field trips and making graveyard cakes for … Continue reading

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