By Brittni Schroeder I love to hear a good story, but more so, I love to tell a good story. I like to talk—that’s no secret. Rarely am I at a lack for things to say. I am confident in my ability to talk, but my ability to listen could Read more…
Article by Brittni Schroeder From the day my first son was born, I knew he was special. His dark perfectly-shaped eyebrows framed his bright brown eyes. His curiosity was apparent as a toddler as he scaled walls and broke through makeshift barriers. I often found myself saying, “He was here Read more…
By Addie Smith, 8th Grader Most young children are curious about everything – why do birds fly south for the winter, what lives in the ocean, what gives plants their green color, etc. But upon becoming older (especially in the teenage years) some people stop wondering. Things are just as Read more…
I looked around the room filled with teenage kids. With the amount of kids that resided in the room you would have thought the atmosphere would be filled with laughter and chit-chat, but instead, heavy silence filled the room. For a moment, I was perplexed at the amount of bent Read more…
By Angela Carron The morning of the 2018 Boston Marathon race arrived with cold temperatures, sleet, rain, and headwind. I took shelter inside the Athlete’s Village, a giant tent set up to shelter runners as they waited for the race to start. People packed in like sardines. I found a Read more…
Anxiety plagues many of our youth today. It manifests itself in various ways but the feelings are the same. Worry, fear, anxious thoughts. Our youth are in for a battle. This is one child’s story about the ongoing battle with anxiety. A shadow-like figure approached me. “Hello?” it said, Read more…
Wouldn’t life be awesome if you really could tell a book by it’s cover? I would not have wasted countless hours and dollars had I not been drawn in by fancy illustrations, gripping font or the name of my favorite author. I look at these covers, I even read the Read more…
How an unexpected act of kindness helped my daughter feel connected and confident, and taught me the power of a good example. This was my oldest daughter’s 3rd move in 10 years. My child who struggles with transitions and change. The girl who has no idea how talented and Read more…
It wasn’t too long ago when I was in school. I remember experiencing and being a witness to unkind words, thoughtless gestures, and feelings of inadequacy. It seemed like, in the blink of an eye, I graduated from high school, then college. I always wanted to do great things in Read more…