Most of us know Bob Denver as the goofy, endearing first mate who kept us laughing on Gilligan’s Island. But when the cameras stopped rolling, Denver was doing something far more extraordinary – standing up for people when no one else would. While the world remembers...
It’s tricky to get authentic conversations flowing with your kids and grandkids, especially tweens and teens. One of the goals is to move you past the eye rolls and one-word answers. Instead of the usual “How was school?” or “Did you finish your homework?”, try...
We rarely talk about it, yet every one of us will face it. The day we lose our parents is one of life’s most certain and most devastating truths. Even knowing it’s inevitable doesn’t soften the ache when the moment comes. As someone who teaches emotional intelligence,...
(Because “How was school?” isn’t cutting it anymore) We raise them, feed them, love them with everything we’ve got—and yet, sometimes, it feels nearly impossible to get our kids to open up. Especially as they get older, the conversations shift… and let’s be...
(Because the best conversations usually start with something unexpected) Let’s be honest: getting your kid to open up can feel like trying to talk to a locked door. You know there’s a world inside… you’re just trying to find the right key. In another article (20 More...
