It starts with her ambition and confidence and grows with her sense of humor and kindness.
The Smartest Thing You Can Say
These three simple words may be scary to share, but they are crucial to your own growth and communication.
How to Avoid Creeping Her Out … Don’t Be One
Approaching women online doesn’t have to be complicated … or creepy.
My Addiction Doesn’t Define Me
Patrick Sallee’s road to sobriety was long and winding, but he’s a better man for traveling it.
Our Kids Need Us To Take A Stand
A powerful conversation between my daughter and my fiance reminded me it is time we demand more from our politicians.
A powerful conversation between my daughter and my fiance reminded me it is time we demand more from our politicians.
The Best Compliment I Can Give Her
There are lots of great things I could say about her, but most don't do it justice.
There are lots of great things I could say about her, but most don’t do it justice.
We Should All Be Uncomfortable By Now
It feels like every day there is an officer involved shooting that kills a black man. It is time we collectively stop looking the other way, thinking this will go away. It is time we all speak up. ________ Last night I sat in my daughters’ room and watched as my fiancé read to them.…
Talent Is More Important Than Morals
Terrible behavior and scandals continue to make headlines…then are quickly overlooked when someone is talented.
Learning To Let My Daughters Learn The Hard Way
In an effort to raise capable kids, it seems like I’m the one that needs to learn the most.
What A Family Vacation Reminded Me About Enjoying Life
Sometimes it is the very simple things that reminds us of important things we are missing in life.
Lessons From My Daughter’s First Basketball Season
Sports provide a great venue for bumps, bruises and life lessons, even when they get started at a young age.
Speaking Truth To Power Requires Standing For…Not Against
While much of the world is creating fear and attacking, speaking truth requires standing for something. _________________ Last fall I saw a play about civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, and since then haven’t been able to get away from this phrase, “speak truth to power”. It just keeps reverberating in my head. This phrase seems…
Encouraging My Daughters To Stay Unique
The world can be cruel to our kids. The more we can encourage them to be unique, the better adults they will make.
What If We Saw Our Kids How Others Do?
Parenting is hard…but so is being a kid. Sometimes other people can see things about our children that we can’t, but should.
The Simple Truths Of Building Trust
Trust is a critical but often misunderstood aspect to our relationships. It doesn’t have to be that complicated.
5 Reasons Friendships Get Better As We Get Older
Our friendships change over time, but can get better and deeper as we get older.