This is an insightful TED Talk on how parenting styles and approaches have been shifting fundamentally from parents leading the way for their children to follow and being the decision-makers in households, to that of being the elephant pictured above, where the child leads the way and parent supports from behind. George Carey describes this […]
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“Ordinary People” Making A Difference
The following is a post I made on Facebook today after watching Ashton Kutcher testifying on his ideas for addressing human trafficking (watch here) and reading the attacking words in the comments. While you may not consider Ashton to be “ordinary,” I think what makes him extraordinary is his participation in our political process. I’m […]
Searching for Normal: The Story of a Girl Gone Too Soon
From One Parent to Another (Excerpt from) Karen Meadows, Dec. 09, 2016, author of “Searching for Normal: The Story of a Girl Gone Too Soon.” My daughter lost her battle with mental illness. Through this heartbreaking experience, I’ve learned a lot from my mistakes. …and I hope that even one of these suggestions might prevent another lost battle. Accept […]