by Matthew Zakreski | Apr 25, 2023 | Big Ideas, Bravery, Life lessons, parenting, Sports, Teachers
When I was a little kid, I took ice-skating lessons at the local rink. I really wanted to be a hockey player, so they gave me a little stick, little skates, and sent my wobbly self out onto the ice. While I had visions of myself as Mario Lemieux (Google it) in my...
by Kristy Isert | Apr 18, 2023 | Life lessons, parenting, Personal growth, Relationships
Naming our babies is a big responsibility. For many parents, the names we choose are hotly debated. They can have cultural, religious, spiritual, familial or other important significance that evolves over time with celebrity influence, major events, and changing...
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | May 18, 2022 | Life lessons, parenting, Self-reflection
Last weekend my daughter celebrated her eleventh birthday. It was her first in-person birthday party since the pandemic hit. She invited a small group of friends – some from school, some from dance, and some from our street. The day was a rollercoaster of emotion,...
by Kristy Isert | Mar 17, 2022 | Life lessons, Mindset, parenting
Every day, I am inspired by my son. At 20 weeks pregnant, I found out that my son would have a serious congenital heart defect that would require open heart surgery and ongoing cardiac care throughout his life. In that moment, my life changed. Fast...
by Naomi Manley-Casimir | Jul 20, 2021 | Anti-racism, Bravery, Courage, High Achievers, Leadership, Life lessons, Next Big Goal, Personal growth
How many of you have been in a situation at work where someone makes an offensive comment, where speaking up would be the right thing to do, and instead you’ve been frozen? Maybe you were shocked or couldn’t believe what you just heard. Maybe your mind was...
by Naomi Manley-Casimir | Feb 2, 2021 | connection, Covid-19, Global Pandemic, Gratitude, Happiness, Life lessons, parenting
As we all cope with COVID, and the various restrictions in our areas, we have established some new habits. One of our new habits is to take family walks, and during these walks, we have gotten some glimpses into the teenaged mind. We’re lucky to live in a place...
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