Do unto Others

Charles Darwin had no idea that the phrase, “survival of the fittest,” originating from his theories was going to become a code phrase for those clawing their way to the...

Hello. I'm a Millennial.

Hello. I'm a Millennial. Or so they tell me. Before that they told me I belonged to Generation Me. Before that, Generation Y. But now, finally, everyone has agreed on...

Bridging Division

As we are swept by the wave of the election outcome, many of us are getting hammered on social media by the emotion of the moment. One group (half the...

A Key to Intimacy

I was wrong. I was in my 20’s when I first learned the meaning of this phrase. It’s not that I didn’t know what these words meant. For years I...

Four tips to teach children to be grateful

How can we help our young children and adolescents have a balanced life? Teach them to be grateful. Here are four tips to help you teach your children to be...

Believe like a Child

When I was a child I believed in many things. I believed that a stick could be a sword. I believed that a cardboard box could be a car. I...

How to be a Better Communicator

The number one complaint of communication breakdowns is NOT “he wasn’t clear”, or “she was kind of fuzzy, or “they didn’t give enough information.” It is: “He/She doesn’t listen.”

Iron Skillet

Whenever I can hear rock n’ roll or heavy metal while walking down the hallway that leads to my apartment, I know that my boyfriend is over. Not only that...

Listen, Daniel. Listen.

My 7-year old nephew, Daniel, loves to talk. And by loves, I mean LOVES. It’s amazing how such a small person has so much to say. His 3-year old sister...