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Parenting is the great uniter. We share so many of the same hopes, dreams, frustrations and deep satisfactions. It amazes me to think how unifying the concerns of parenthood can be. Recently, I was watching  KCPT where Charlie Rose was doing a couple back to back interviews. The first...

As another year comes to an end, it is customary to reflect on how we want to improve our lives in the new year. Life goes better when we live intentionally rather than being pulled by whatever a day happens to bring. Making strategic choices about our health, friendships and work help us to...

We're busy people with lots of responsibilities. Among all those activities that capture our time and attention, parenting is the one job we all want to get right. It deserves our time and attention so let us take a few moments to reflect on the kind of people our children are becoming. Here are...

Fritz Kreisler was a master violinist who learned that an Englishman owned a Stradivarius violin. He sought out the man and offered to buy it only to be told it was not for sale. Kreisler asked if he might at least touch it and the owner allowed it. Kreisler tucked the instrument under his chin...

It's back to school time and every parent is hoping for a successful year for their child. If they go away to school they have the adjustment of spending more time with peers and less with family. If they home educate, they are looking for opportunities to continue building friendships while...