I learned about Kelvin Doe, a remarkable 15-year old from Sierra Leone, on the Internet. A short film shows Kelvin converting broken electronic parts he scavenged from the trash into valuable items such as portable batteries for lights (intermittent electricity leaves his village without power much ... Read More about From Getting to Giving: Wouldn’t You Like to Raise Happy, Responsible Children Who Care?

Maybe you’ve read about emotional intelligence and yet after reading the books you’re still left with the challenge of applying the principles to your life. What happens when you feel challenged by your child’s behavior? Do you lose your mind? Does your blood boil? Can you stay calm and discover ... Read More about Would You Like to Strengthen Your Relationships & Build Emotional Resilience? Become an Emotions Coach…

I don’t know about you, but I’m always glad when summer finally arrives with the promise of wildflowers, fresh peaches, long days, and family adventures. Yet, with kids around the house, summer brings both joy and trepidation. After I’ve exhaled the initial sigh of relief that school is over, I ... Read More about Patience and Balance: Summer Parenting Tips for Keeping the Peace and Learning to Thrive