Great Kindness Challenge
"Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind." Henry James...
Let It Snow?
In Rancho Cucamonga the temperature was 79 degrees today. I am not complaining because I love warm weather. As I was out and about with...
What Does Christmas Mean to Your Family?
What is the reason for the season in your family? Jesus? Gifts? Decorating? Shopping? Family time? Multiple events? Aggravation? Love?...
STEM is not just a part of a Pumpkin
Fall conjures up so many images. Cooler weather, pumpkins, pumpkin spiced everything, costumes, candy, football, and in some places cozy...
Positive Self Talk
"Stay focused!" "I can do this!" "I did a great job!" These are just a few positive messages that we can use to help us. We all have...
Fire, Let's Go!
"Fire, let's go!" is what we would hear as Marc played with his special firetruck as a little kid. It quickly became a go to phrase in...
Julie's Journey from Tutor to Teacher
"Who would like to help the first graders learn to read?" was the question posed to my class while I was a fourth grader in Mrs....
Branch Out by Tasting the Rainbow
Do your children believe fruit only exists in a roll up or by the foot? Do you offer them a variety of fruit and veggies? When my...
School is Coming. . . What does your Gut tell you?
Tomorrow is the first day of the school year. I will be celebrating it for the 53rd time in my life. I started as a five year old and...
Dessert is as Easy as 1,2,3
Are your little chefs eager to help in the kitchen but you are afraid that they will mess it up in more ways than one? This simple recipe...