Do you go to life or do you wait for life to come your way? Our quality of life is influenced by whether or not we opt to be passive or intentional. Where are you on the spectrum of full quality living? We get one go at life. It’s amazing when we realize how to…
School is supposed to be viewed as a safe haven for our kids. We have many kids that feel a stronger sense of safety and consistency at school over their own home. There is supposed to be a sense of safety and structure when it comes to walking into school every day. So…
Relationships in life can be tough. As parents, we want the very best for our kids including being in healthy relationships. I believe the example we set in our relationships with friends and our partner set the ultimate example for them. Our kids get crazy convoluted and unhealthy definitions of relationships from friends and social…
We need to listen with greater intent to our kids. There are so many who are aching with hurt and being silent. They are uncertain where to turn and often question if there hurt is valid. I believe the manner in which we listen can influence how we see them and how well we pick…
Fear. It’s real and sometimes it can paralyze us from really living. There are healthy fears in life that protect us from harm. There are other fears that deter us from living a life of experience and growth. It’s a bummer. Fear is defined as an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or…
You want to become a healthier human being? Do you desire for your kids and loved ones to have a well balanced life, healthy relationships and handle stress better? I’ve got one word for you…empathy. We live in a society plagued with all and everything revolving around self. It’s a crazy disservice that has a…
Girl Power. In a day of millions of selfies, tweets, posts and texting we are in a massive influx of females that feel unattractive, inadequate and insignificant. Social media is one of many factors to blame for young women who do not possess girl power. Our young women receive an airbrushed message from the world…
No one wants their child subjected to the cruel and unforgiving world of drug addiction. Currently, most of you know someone affected by drug addition. The statistics are staggering. The reality is, we are in a war and it is one we are not properly equipping ourselves to fight. I believe we need to be…
When we think of a role model our mind may immediately associate this with a famous athlete or movie star. The truth is, when you look in the mirror you’re looking at a role model. Did you know that? How about when your kids look in the mirror? Do you think that’s what they see staring…
There is HUGE value in the act of forgiveness. As humans we can be wounded, sometimes these wounds and hurts run deep. It can last a lifetime.Whether it’s verbal or physical these hurts can stick with us. Teaching our kids the power of forgiveness holds tremendous weight in regards to character and quality of life. The ability…