“Bullying” is a word we heard only occasionally only ten or fifteen years ago. At one point, without a true definition for the behavior, it might even have simply fallen into the category of “teasing.” Unfortunately, this seemingly benign behavior has grown into something bigger – and much more dangerous.

What is bullying? Many people still don’t understand what it… Read more…

The start of every new year is the time to start fresh. It is a time to tuck away our mistakes of the past, and start with a clean slate. Because modern family living can be quite challenging, it is good to evaluate where you’ve been over the past year, and develop a plan for moving forward – as a… Read more…

As William Bradford extended his invitation to the neighboring Wampanoag peoples in 1621, it’s likely that the last thing on his mind was how much of a deal he could get on a bushel of corn the next morning. Yet, flash forward a few centuries, and here we are. In an age of rapid-paced consumerism, Black Friday has become the… Read more…

“Mom, can you..?”…“Honey, can you…?”…“Miss….would you please…?”

“[Insert your name HERE], can you file/type/do…etc…?”

Can you? Can you? Can you? Whether you are a mom, a wife, a woman at work, or all of the above, I am sure you’ve heard this a time or two already today. You’re asked to do so many things — for so many people… Read more…

How often do we hear women say that there are no good men left, or that the ones left are all players, dogs or jerks that don’t know how to treat a woman? I know I hear it so often that if I had a dime for each time I heard it, I would be Oprah rich! The fact is… Read more…

One of my favorite things to do as a child was to pluck white dandelions and blow them with a heavy breath, scattering the seeds on the wind. At the time I didn’t realize I was infesting my grandpa’s pristine lawn. To me it was just a game. Like dandelion seeds, we can plant faith in our children’s hearts …… Read more…

It’s easy for someone to love you, when you first love yourself. This sounds easy, but believe me, learning to love yourself can be very difficult. We all want someone to love, but oftentimes we don’t extend love to ourselves. Many people end up in dead end relationships due to low standards stemming from low self-esteem. However, when you choose… Read more…