There is perhaps nothing more confounding than sitting across from a single friend who is perfectly eligible yet perennially single. As you search for ways to encourage and support, and brainstorms ways for her to “get out there” it’s almost impossible not to bring up online dating. But should you? Sure there’s still a bit of […]
The single most important thing that will help your child succeed in school!
I know you are busy, so I’ll cut to the chase! What is the number one way to help your child succeed in school? Reading. >> It is the SINGLE. MOST. IMPORTANT. thing that will help your child succeed in his/her education.<< (Trust me… there are a gazillion research studies that prove this.) Now […]
These everyday foods slow aging & fight cancer!
Hi there, I get a real kick out of it when I’m asked questions like, “What are the most important nutrients that I should be getting in order to stay healthy?” I usually just chuckle and say, “All of them,” and wait for the person’s wide-eyed expression. Every single one of the 2,000+ nutrients that […]
A Day in the life of a Special Needs Mom
About seven hours after our son David was born, we learned that he has Down syndrome. We received a packet of information for parents in our situation, including the famous essay by Emily Perl Kingsley, “Welcome to Holland.” The gist of her composition is that entering the world of special-needs parenting can feel like landing […]
The Great Compliment Experiment: Part 1
Accepting Compliments Part One: What not to do… I get nervous when people express their esteem, respect, affection, or admiration for me. My usual response to compliments is to avoid them. That streak of color you see running to her car after she talks in front of people…yep that is me running away from compliments. I was […]
The Great Compliment Experiment: Part 2
Part 2: What to do What I learned about sidetracking compliments… (P.S. If you haven’t done so, read part one before continuing!) I have many areas of improvements. And even though it is hard to me to believe: even with my flaws I am loveable and worthy of another’s person’s praise. When I sidetrack compliments […]