I am an advice collector, and I especially appreciate words of comfort during troubling times. Since the terrorist attacks in Israel on October 7th, the times have been incredibly turbulent. While I remain safe and comfortable in North Carolina, my heart is...
If you have ever run in a relay race, as I did nearly every recess of my fifth-grade year in school, you know, your competition may not be the person you are lined up against. If the first runner on your team gets nearly a lap ahead of the opponent’s first runner,...
One of my sons was going through a particularly bad time when he was younger. As his mom, I felt as though I’d taken on a second job. It seemed my role was to fix the problem, worry about it, seek help for it, become frustrated by it and by all means be consumed by...
My friend was at her first middle school PTA meeting and they had an expert speak about social media. The expert encouraged the parents to help their children to develop a brand. This really surprised me, and I still wonder-- do 11-year-olds need brands? And by what...
