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…
Tis the season when the message is clear! Give! Love! Spread Christmas cheer! But sometimes the hustle and bustle is too much and we find ourselves without energy, money, or time to spread any kind of cheer. Spreading kindness doesn’t have to be time consuming, hard, or expensive. We’ve got 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…
I used to teach online English Composition classes at a community college. At the beginning of the semester, I would ask my students to introduce themselves—to say a little about their hobbies and families and how they felt about writing. It was a beginning-level class, so there wasn’t usually a Read more…
Dear Reader: You are amazing! Have you heard that already today? If so, it’s always nice to hear it a few times. If not, I hope this is the first out of many. You are amazing! Sometimes, a lot of times, life is hard. You need to remember how awesome Read more…
Last spring, I visited Westminster Abbey in London. I waited in a line that snaked the front of the building like some kind of Disneyland ride. It was a pretty impressive crowd for a church. To be fair, Westminster is one of the grandest churches in the world—an architectural and 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…