Great conversation so far this week about how to inspire our kids to keep dreaming.  On one level, we all want our children to pursue their dreams. But this inevitably… Read More

When I was in high school, I remember more than a few conversations with older adults that contained the words “when you get in into the real world...” Those conversations… Read More

by Kendra Fleming I want a lot of things for my kids, but if I were completely honest, I would tell you that I want my kids to be happy.… Read More

If you're really going to help your kids value determination, you're going to be swimming against the cultural tide.  When it's easy to quit, easy to change and there are… Read More

As 2010 winds down, you're probably doing what many of us are doing: reviewing the year.  What went well?  What didn't?  I love doing this because, like you, I want… Read More

So it's day three of stress-reduction week on the blog.  Here are two ways I've discovered that make December more enjoyable for me (and my family): Take a Holiday on… Read More

As a parent, you're busy.  Who has time for reflection?  Who really has personal time anyway? I know I used to resist being alone. I found it awkward to sit… Read More

by an Orange Parent As I continue down this crazy journey called “parenting,” I keep discovering that it isn't just about me. Case in point, this year for Christmas I… Read More

As I shared in my last post, like some of you, I am a task-oriented, A-type person. It took me a while to figure out that the habits and practices… Read More

I remember taking a personality profile for work shortly after I started into my first full-time job. It told me what I already suspected: When it comes to working on… Read More