It has been said that disparate internet access in our country exacerbates inequality among our citizens. Bridging the global challenge is, in fact, a global challenge: “Over 90 per cent of the jobs currently created in the European Union require technological skills. The internet is not a luxury, it’s the difference between getting a job or ending […]
When facing life's hard knocks, we can't always rely on external advantages like fame, wealth, or connections to help us rise to the top. Resilience, on the other hand, can bring us back if we are willing to persevere and learn the valuable lessons setbacks can teach us. Children can build resilience early as they […]
In social settings as well as at work and school, we often struggle when relating to others that are not like us. Often, there is fear and unease which we are hesitant to admit. Rather than show compassion and transparency, we often do and say things that are hurtful, dismissive, and even disrespectful to each […]
This discussion, “When 1 + 1 > 2: Creating Blended Families That Work” certainly resonated with our audience. For the first half of the show, I was joined by Dr. Duane Magnum (aka Dr. Blend), Pastor, Lifestyle Coach, Counselor and Author of Blending to Make It: Ingredients for a Successful Blended Family. We talked about […]
Started the morning celebrating a successful inaugural year with this visionary educator and founder of The Sycamore School. Hearing parents and students describe their life-changing experiences gave me goosebumps. I am excited that TSS is hosting Camp Pursuit this year. Campers in grades 4 – 8 will dive in to explore STEAM from many interesting […]
We've got a great opportunity for you. Earn a little extra cash and have a LOT of fun watching kids soar at Camp Pursuit, a mixed-age STEAM camp for Grades 4 – 8. Camp Pursuit will be held from July 16 – 20 and July 23 – 27 at The Sycamore School, 4600 Fairfax Drive, […]
A woman’s breast is a thing of beauty. For generations men and boys alike have been enamored with the sight of it, whether clothed, bare, captured in portraits, off in the distance or close up. So, it puzzles me that, lately, society seems to have a love-hate relationship with the breast. On one hand it […]
This is the time of year that we focus anew on our health, most notably our physical health. How often do we think consciously about preserving our mental health. Did you know that a study conducted by the World Health Organization, and the World Economic Forum indicates that 450 million people worldwide suffer from mental health […]
Join us at the Arlington Summer Activities Fair coming up this evening at 6 o'clock at Kenmore Middle School. It's a great opportunity to learn more about Camp Pursuit, an exciting new STEAM Camp I am helping to launch in Northern VA.
Here's my second-ever radio interview. I had the privilege of joining Renee Nash on her Morning Show on WHUR 96.3 FM. We talked about positive discipline and tips for getting children ready to go in the swing of school after summer vacation. This was a lot of fun. Drop me an email and let me […]
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