Another “Mother New Year†– September is when mom’s new calendar starts. Children begin a new school year, some go to preschool, others begin kindergarten, and the big kids venture off into elementary, middle, and high school! I loved my summer on Quadra Island where I had time to rest, reflect, and write about mothering. My favorite times were when our children and grandchildren came to visit. As your teacher,…
Over the years, I have helped a lot of my students prepare their college and scholarship applications.  As I guide and advise them through the process, I wondered, “What is the world looking for?” I went to the Disney website and found a summary of job skills they were looking for in their applicants: Effective communication Works well in a team Analytical ability Computer proficiency Project management Detail oriented Builds relationships…
We have some great seminars lined up for the summer. FIT (Fathers In Training) is hosting two panels to discuss fatherhood and the unique challenges of raising daughters and sons. Dads: come to be encouraged and inspired! If you are married or planning to get married, invest in your relationship during a weekend of Marriage Prep & Tune-Up. You wouldn’t let your car go without routine maintenance and oil changes. …
Education is a hot topic that engages parents in passionate conversations. Should we start our 3-year-old in soccer? When is a good time to begin preschool? What is the right age to begin music? What school should we choose: Public, Christian, Private Prepratory, Homeschool? Should we enroll in karate, swimming, dance, and SAT-prep? How many activities is too many? Too little? And, if we sprinkle in a some of…
