by Joe Lane, Guest Blogger
Both of our kids have been with us this Labor Day weekend, which has prompted some thinking about their growing up. I played catch with my 22-year-old son yesterday. He pitched in high school, but hasn’t for a long time. I was amazed at how his arm continues [...]
“We become what we think about all day long.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Yes, we know. Smart is the Word of the Month, again. We had so much to say about smart, we needed two months.
We all know how important – and smart – it is to take care of ourselves. Nothing new here. But [...]
Comments(0) Smart is the Word of the Month.
As kids everywhere get ready to head back to school, let’s make sure they feel smart and empowered. When you are empowered, you are able to make smart choices and good decisions. You have the confidence to do what feels right, no matter what others may [...]
Comments(1) Gone are the days of IQ tests and measuring intelligence by that number alone. Today, smart is defined by quantity and quality. Effort, passion, drive and determination, creativity and curiosity all reveal our capabilities.
Over 25 years ago, Harvard education professor Dr. Howard Gardner developed the theory of multiple intelligences. Far too limited by [...]
Last weekend, I took my 15 year-old daughters to see the movie Food, Inc. The film is a documentary explaining, and exposing, how food in America gets from the farm to the fridge. If you have read any of the many books on the market today exploring what has happened to the American [...]
Read More..>>by Robyn O’Brien, Guest Blogger
The world needs us. In case you haven’t noticed, she’s having a hard time right now and she’s looking for smart minds to help her solve the problems that we now confront.
Fortunately, we are all good at something. Every single one of us. The trick in [...]
