One of the greatest gifts you can instill in your young person is a strong work ethic. Seriously. It sets the groundwork for confidence, focus and respect. There are elements of selflessness and compassion infused with knowing what it means to work hard. This is not easy. It takes time. Although edible arrangements and heart shaped…
Over the years I’ve had many parents ask, “how do I raise a child to have compassion for others?” Possessing one of the founding bricks of strong character, compassion, is not attained on a whim. Some are born with compassionate hearts, while most are born innately selfish; that’s just the reality of it. As parents and…
Combatting the war on cyberbullying requires the presence of assertive teens at the forefront; strong voices to overshadow the negative. In order for cyberbullying to be a thing of the past, we need young people (in droves) to take a stand and step up for what is right. It is the eyes, ears and mouthes…
It’s a new year filled with resolutions, new gym memberships and the notorious returns of gifts to department stores. As we rock into another year what do you want to extract from the next 365 days of life? Whether written on your mobile, post it notes or a piece of paper taped to the fridge an…
Being a positive person is a conscious choice. In a world mired in negativity and superficiality it gets all the more challenging to maintain a positive attitude and mindset. But there is tremendous power in a positive attitude. How we assume to live our lives and with whom we choose to surround ourselves with is influenced…