Building confidence in girls
One day I was meeting with a small group of smart young women. One of them was not only well-educated, beautiful and articulate but also a gifted athlete competing at national levels. Yet she balked at the suggestion that she was a leader. I was stunned. Having...
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Finding yourself to help your kids grow in confidence
Picture this: you’re in the grocery store, when you see an old friend from high school at the other end of the aisle. The two of you were actually really good pals, but you lost touch over the years. You turn to walk towards them but then you remember that you’ve...
What ice cream do you use to make decisions?
Beauty is yourself
“Being confident is about knowing what beauty really is.” - Cassie, age 12 - for sharing As Samantha and I sat in our living room chatting we began to realize that her long-term battle with food was more about fitting-in-ness than fitness. Sometimes we think that...
How your kids can become more independent
Of course it’s normal for children to be dependent on their parents to a certain extent, but a major part of helping them develop and grow is to teach them to rely more on themselves. Being able to complete tasks and make decisions independently can help kids...
Finding yourself to help your kids grow in confidence
Picture this: you’re in the grocery store, when you see an old friend from high school at the other end of the aisle. The two of you were actually really good pals, but you lost touch over the years. You turn to walk towards them but then you remember that you’ve...
What ice cream do you use to make decisions?
Beauty is yourself
“Being confident is about knowing what beauty really is.” - Cassie, age 12 - for sharing As Samantha and I sat in our living room chatting we began to realize that her long-term battle with food was more about fitting-in-ness than fitness. Sometimes we think that...
How your kids can become more independent
Of course it’s normal for children to be dependent on their parents to a certain extent, but a major part of helping them develop and grow is to teach them to rely more on themselves. Being able to complete tasks and make decisions independently can help kids...
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Building confidence in girls
One day I was meeting with a small group of smart young women. One of them was not only well-educated, beautiful and articulate but also a gifted athlete competing at national levels. Yet she balked at the suggestion that she was a leader. I was stunned. Having...
Happy Father’s Day!
Dads! They give us big hugs, they don't take any of our grief (or they take all of it!) and they pick us up from camp. Dads! For all you do for us, thank you and Happy Father's Day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdGsHgmrMoM
Finding yourself to help your kids grow in confidence
Picture this: you’re in the grocery store, when you see an old friend from high school at the other end of the aisle. The two of you were actually really good pals, but you lost touch over the years. You turn to walk towards them but then you remember that you’ve...
What to do on the May long weekend with your family
Spring is more than halfway done and the unofficial start to summer is here - Victoria Day! A long weekend is a great opportunity to spend some time together as a family, and all the better that the warmer weather is finally here! If you don’t already have plans for...
Happy Mother’s Day
Celebrating mothers everywhere on Mother's Day. Too al you do, thank you so much! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFJzY5djxgY&frags=pl%2Cwn
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