Rather Than Screen Time

Rather Than Screen Time

Summer is around the corner and with it comes an abundance of free time – a blessing and a curse! Some kids are great at filling that time with activities, games, and play – and some kids are, well, not! And those phone, iPad, and computer screens start beaming their...
Understanding Upstanders

Understanding Upstanders

Some moments stick with you forever. I will never forget the day a person on my bus stood up for me. I was a first grader at the time, but I still remember every detail. I walked past a couple of bus seats, the backs of the seats taller than I was. I stopped to take a...

Benefits of Volunteering in Your Community

This past summer I began volunteering weekly at a local animal shelter. Before signing up for dog walking, I had no idea how much joy volunteering would bring me. I was looking for something to fill my time after work and figured I could use the exercise. Plus, I had...