“Power and Purpose of Clear Communication.”
There are five C’s that are needed to get understandable communication across. They are clarity, conciseness, coherence, completeness, and courtesy…
Foster Care
“Finding Joy in the Unexpected and Beauty in Everyday Moments”
When I mention unexpected things, we sometimes groan in frustration and think, “I don’t have time for this!”. But not all unexpected things come with negative consequences…
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“Community Meets Compassion: Celebrating Nonprofits”
Just like how we talked about finding the perfect place to volunteer your time, talent, and money last week, nonprofit organizations need the same consideration…
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“Rise and Give: Empowering Youth and Families to Spread Kindness, Find Purpose, and Change Lives.”
I’m sure you have noticed the theme for this week…giving. Not only with money but also with yourself. I have always said the world needs your kind of you…
“Celebrating Relationships, Respect, and Personal Growth”
Happy Friday, RISERS! I hope this week has been good to you. Here we are–the last day of February. How is that even possible? Just a reminder, we are getting closer to the Spring Forward time change next weekend. More on that next week. But for now, be sure to get a glimpse of the night skies for the planetary
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“Celebrating Life, Love, and Moments That Matter.”
We need to be intentional in demonstrating how much people mean to us…
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“From Winter Blues to Bright Horizons”
Whether it’s the weather or circumstances that cause you to feel depressed, there are things you can do to change your mood…
Embrace the Journey – Celebrate the Moments!
To keep with the joke theme of books, my recharge tip for you this week is to spend time lounging around with your face in your favorite book…
Pinecones, Presents, and The Polar Express
My family has always enjoyed doing crafts over the holidays, especially when we were foster parents, and one thing that we do for Christmas is incorporate things from nature in our home decor.
An Ounce of Prevention…
When my husband and I were foster parents, we had to have an emergency plan on our refrigerator so that all of our kids (including the bonus children) knew where to meet in the event of a fire, severe storm, flood, or other crisis.