I grew up in a family of six, holding the coveted position of youngest child. Other than my older siblings regularly shooing me out of their business and telling me how annoying I was, my childhood was magical. I woke up to a kiss from my dad every morning as he left for work, to…
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A Fun Way to Help Children Appreciate Diversity [PRINTABLE]
I made this Despite Our Differences Worksheet in order to provide a fun and interactive way to help my children understand and appreciate diversity. I wrote about my passion for the topic, here, a few years back but thought it would be cool to have something tangible to work with. I know even hearing the word “diversity” can…
“What Do You Do?” & Better Questions to Ask Someone You Just Met
I was reclining back in the dental chair, for the first time in 3 years, when the friendly hygienist asked me the one question I never quite know how to answer: “do you work?” Waiting for her to take her hands out of my mouth, I answered “uh huh”. She quickly followed up with: “what…
The Power of Vulnerability – Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are!
We’re all longing for a little honesty and humanity from each other but it feels unnatural to put ourselves out there and trust in the power of vulnerability, when there are no guarantees, so we shelter behind invisible walls to avoid being seen as we are. Some of us are in deep hiding and some…
Be Kind. Always.
“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” I heard this quote and a shot of regret coursed through my body. In 1999 I was working in a little coffee shack. I was 19. The weather was chilly and the clouds were heavy when a woman drove through and…