I swear there’s a big gap between toddlers holding hands to teenage relationships — why aren’t we holding hands in between?
Seeing the good in our differences
When three totally different outcomes to an arts & crafts project reveal a secret but important lesson.
Resolutions? Intentions? My guidance to myself in the new year
Are you a New Year’s Resolution person? Sometimes I am. This year, I made a list of things I want to focus on – not necessarily resolutions that I’ll beat myself up over if I don’t stick to or live up to my own standards, but sort of a list of intentions, to make sure …
Can kindness be taught?
Can kindness be taught? I’m not sure, but I’m sure trying to find out. “Use your manners!” I call out with a sing-songy voice, checking the box on doing the right thing to raise my kids to be good human beings. But is that enough? I don’t think so. Sometimes, no matter how great …
12 Simple Acts of Kindness
A little kindness goes a long way, I think. I try to model it whenever I can — not just consciously, but because it’s how I’m wired to act — buying a hot cup of chicken soup for a homeless man, supporting a local family in a time of need, donating to charities, smiling at …
