Once There Was A Tree… And She Loved A Little Boy.

February 10, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

What books did you love as a child? The Giving Tree was one of my favorites. Now as an adult, I learned the remarkable power this beloved classic truly carries. As I was reading it to my own children, a new level of interpretation arose. A much more complex yet meaningful metaphor. Read More

Where Do Balloons Go When You Let Them Go Free?

February 3, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Has your child ever let go of a balloon? Let me tell you the story of what happened with my little guy.

One day, my husband bought our youngest a Power Ranger mylar balloon. My little guy was over the moon since he loves balloons! He asked me to hold on to it to keep it safe. He was afraid that it would fly away. In the frenzy of getting all the bags out of the car, I unintentionally did the unimaginable. I LET IT GO! Read More

What if you had to leave everything behind? What would you take that says to the world, “Hi, this is me!”

January 27, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Humanity and empathy are key to a better world. I am relentless in finding books to teach my sons these themes. With all the political turmoil and division our country is facing, I needed a reminder of what truly matters; teaching and shaping future generations to lead with humanity. Read More