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How To Teach Kids About Money
It should be easy to teach our kids about money. We have it, they need it. The leverage is clearly on our side -- which is not always the case with parents and kids. But teaching children to respect money with out granting it too much power remains one of the more contentious, emotional, and…
Two American Women
Two American women. Both victims of relationship violence. Two horrifying photos. Four years ago, on the eve of the 2009 Grammys, the world learned that one of our most famous young pop stars, Rihanna, had been viciously beaten by her boyfriend, Chris Brown, in his automobile.
Forget the Dishes! I’m Taking Time Off
Listening to my body seems to be the first thing to go when life gets busy. Whether Im tired or hungry, the signs gently creep in, and then stare me down. When I dont listen, I always loose.
When The People You Love Change
Do we hold back who we really are because of what others expect of us? There is something calming about familiarity in loved ones. What happens when our expectations hinder the journey of those we love?
Self Esteem’s Slippery Slope
A friend spent the summer teaching his son to tie his shoelaces. It took all of July and half of August. It required endless patience and persistence. As we all know, it is not easy to learn to tie your shoes, nor is it easy to teach it.