A post I read this morning at C. Hope Clark’s blog entitled How We Treat Writers inspired this post. Clark mentions the damage that can be caused when we underestimate or brush off writers’ abilities and aspirations, particularly in the case of … Continue reading
Posted in Wordsworthy | Tagged creative, encouragement, talent, writers, writing
Dear Teenager, At this time of year, you’re probably tempted to make resolutions about what you’re going to do differently in the New Year. A question that always pops up in my chats with teens at this time of year … Continue reading
Posted in Dear Teenager |
That’s right…despite the comments parents tend to make about how their teenager is “always” sleeping, my question to you, dear teenager, is: Are You Sleeping Enough? With all the demands on your time and energy, getting enough sleep can become … Continue reading
Posted in Dear Teenager | Tagged sleep, teenagers, Teens, tips
Dear Teenager, Do you feel like you don’t fit in? Starting high school or moving to a new school often cause a feeling of disconnection; sometimes it’s just a case of feeling like you’ve never found your place. The high … Continue reading
Posted in Dear Teenager | Tagged High School, school, teenagers, Teens
I subscribe to the newsletter of an individual who coaches others about business and marketing. On most occasions, there are typos or other errors in the copy of either the newsletter or the related blog post. I usually force myself … Continue reading
Posted in Wordsworthy |
It’s the eve of the day that I hate. I dread the arrival of this day every year. August 3. The day my dad died. This year will mark 22 years since that day that derailed my life. Everything changed … Continue reading
Posted in Lyons Roars |
I write this post for Zack and his family, the Hamiltons. If you are not familiar with Zack’s story, check out the posts on his mom, Heather’s blog. I have never met the Hamiltons and had never met Zack, their … Continue reading
Posted in Lyons Roars | Tagged causes, children, death, death of a child, families, fundraising, grief, loss, Parenting, parents, Zack Hamilton, Zack's Dream Room
My 14-year old is in his first year of high school. Because of the work I do with and for teens, he gets a bit more bombarded with the messages I try to impart because he hears and reads my … Continue reading
Posted in Lyons Roars | Tagged Anti-Bullying, Bullying, Fighting, High School, Respect, Teens
Do you ever find yourself doing something you perceive to be silly, pointless or strange? There are a few things I do that cause me to shake my head in wonder. Actually, let’s face it, there are probably more than … Continue reading
Posted in Lyons Roars | Tagged Food, Ramblings, Random Thoughts, remembrance
