Archive for September 2017

The rumbling sound of their trucks didn’t really obstruct our communication or understanding. We knew exactly why they were there. The large utility trucks rumbled as they idled in the parking lot outside our WSRQ radio station where we’d just finished our live broadcast with our amazing guest, Laura Gilkey. The revered and beloved mother,…

As parenting experts, (and we have 5 kids) we have spoken with hundreds of families for more than 30 years. We have seen trends and attitudes shift, yet there are several tried and true parenting structures that stand the test of time. Here are 7 basic caveats: 1) Structure: All children, ages 1 to 18…

What do 9/11 and Irma have in common? They both had gazillions of help from total strangers. Driven by compassion for humanity, thousands and thousands of people woosh in to help; to bring comfort, to reassure, to provide food and shelter—to share their hearts. Here’s what we know from first hand experience from September 11,…

No, not that one. Fear. Like the insane swirling winds of Hurricane Irma, fear wreaks havoc with the entirety of our mind, body, and spirit. We’ve come to know all of the players on the Weather Channel, as we binge watched Irma’s next move with the fervor of our favorite Netflix series. The alarming sounds…