Tag Archives: Children

Which Problem?

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

“Never worry about numbers.  Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you.” – Mother Teresa Everyday, we read about tragedies and wish we could help. Many of these are problems – poverty, homelessness, violence, … Continue reading →

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Some Gifts Can’t Be Wrapped

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

“Your children need your presence more than your presents.” – Jesse Jackson As you do your last minute shopping and wrapping, remember that one of the most valuable gifts you can give … … is the gift of your time. … Continue reading →

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Empty Plates

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

“Life is mainly froth and bubble Two things stand like stone — Kindness in another’s trouble. Courage in your own” – Adam Lindsay Gordon The caterer didn’t show up, so my plate was empty. Yet, an empty plate was an appropriate … Continue reading →

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The Sun Never Goes Away

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

“Be still, sad heart, and cease repining; Behind the clouds is the sun still shining; Thy fate is the common fate of all, Into each life some rain must fall, Some days must be dark and dreary.” – Henry Wadsworth … Continue reading →

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Redrawing The Boundaries Of Our Comfort Zone

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

“Crossing over the boundaries we’ve been taught to live within is a tough business.  But I’m getting the idea they’re not so formidable.” – Jeb Dickerson The line judge in a volleyball game stands at the corner, passing judgement. Whenever … Continue reading →

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Showing Up Today

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

“We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today.” – Stacia Tauscher It’s easy for parents to drop their kids off at practice, then run some errands or get some other important … Continue reading →

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Building Parent Child Relationships

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

“Kids spell love T-I-M-E.”  –John Crudele The relationship between two people can vary from moment to moment. Last night I sat in listened in on my son’s piano lesson. Then we went together to martial arts. At each event, I played … Continue reading →

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A Checkmark Is Not A Commitment

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

“What a child doesn’t receive he can seldom later give.” – P.D. James, Time to Be in Earnest Every year about this time, parent-teacher organizations around the world send out volunteer request forms. Those are the forms listing all the opportunities to … Continue reading →

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Back To School

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

“Time is a dressmaker specializing in alterations.” – Faith Baldwin Restart. Do Over. Reset. Try Again. Fresh Start. Redo. Take Two. Start Over. Every school year is a chance to do all of those things. It’s a chance to make … Continue reading →

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Sandwiched

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

“You’ve heard of the sandwich generation? Well, I feel like a piece of meat.” – Eric Winger It’s hard having teenage children. Or so I’ve been told. It’s hard having aging parents. Or so I’ve been told. It’s hard having … Continue reading →

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