The post this week is a little delayed as I’m recovering from a 3-day power outage here in the Northeast.  As is typically the case with any crisis or loss, this event presented an abundance of opportunities for personal growth as well as teachable moments to benefit our children.
There are distinct differences in the way [...]

Too often, parents resort to outdated methods of discipline because they lack knowledge about the alternative and better choices.  Gone are the days when parents can feel justified in ’showing kids who’s the boss.’  Here is a good article from Aha! Parenting:  http://bit.ly/6K5xLJ

I remember feeling invisible; wishing someone would notice me.  It was as if I was locked inside myself and dying to break out so the world could see how amazing I was.  My repeated experience (or at least my memory of it) was one of quiet desperation.  I was either too reserved to speak up [...]

Recently I read an inspiring story about a woman afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis who experienced a remission of symptoms after following a prescription to give “29 gifts in 29 days.”  
In the spirit of the holiday season, giving is on everyone’s mind.  But is it in everyone’s heart?  Do we give because we truly want to [...]

Parents and preteens, please join me for a discussion of Tween You and Me at the Book Rack in Newburyport, MA this Saturday.  The event begins at 4:00 pm. 
If you haven’t been to Newburyport, you’re in for a treat.  Plan to spend some time shopping the adorable stores in the area surrounding the Book Rack.  [...]