
Cats & Puppies
“Oh no,” I think to myself as I watch my 11-year-old daughter walk out of her new middle school during the first week of September. She looks sullen, moody, and completely lacking in energy. “How was your day?” I…

Thomas – Mr. Safety
His Story “It’s a pleasure to meet you, my name is Thomas. I am in charge of safety and I help you use good judgment, make good decisions and process conditions for rewards. Samantha and I are cousins and…

Mothers Know Everything
“Please. Go shut the door. This is embarrassing. We have four degrees between us and cannot even dress one small human.” I say to my husband while trying to dress our 4-day old son to take him home from the…

Connections: DNTULimit
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson This connection is all about travel, adventure, service and community. It is all about youth, fun, excitement and…

Book Reviews: Anxiety & CALM
We have recommended the following books for Kim’s Corner at the GUS Book Fair and want to share them with you. For Children: The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook for Kids by Lawrence Shapiro, PhD, Robin Sprague, LCPC Excellent workbook…

Review: Penzeys Spices
Soup is bubbling on the stove, a roast is in the oven, a fire is lit in the fireplace, rain is pinging against the windows, and leaves are clinging desperately to their branches in hopes of defying the laws of…

Canvas of Life
“I just need to make it to Thanksgiving.” I say to my friend Joyce this morning as I lay my head on the surface in front of me. I want to bang my head repeatedly, but don’t and feel I…
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