Back to School- Finding Real Friends
I recently met a man who rose to prominence in Philadelphia as a leader and collaborator. He told me of his beginnings, growing up in a dangerous neighborhood …
Back to School for All Ages
Families are preparing for their children to return to school. Children are either excited, or they are unhappy to give up their freedom the summer provided, …
If You Went Back to “Self” School
During all the hopeful anticipation of a new academic season, to be among familiar classmates and develop new relationships with other students, September also …
My Dad, “The Can Man”, a Lesson in Giving
This was a nickname I had for my Dad. He was born in 1930 during the Great Depression. Although I know he never went hungry, I’m sure the struggles of those …
What Changes Will Fall Bring for You?
“He who binds to himself a Joy, Does the winged life destroy; He who kisses the Joy as it flies, Lives in Eternity’s sunrise.” William Blake It’s …
What is Your Organizing Inspiration?
All of us, regardless of age and whether or not we attend school, feel and live the rhythm of the academic calendar. End of August through mid-September is a …
Back to School: Every Obligation is an Opportunity
School programs are often concerned with meeting defined standards and focus on how the administration, teachers and students are evaluated. Many children are …
Back to School Lunch, Think Outside the Box
It’s hard to believe that the summer is waning and in a few weeks, school bells will be ringing to return to classes once more. There is a lot to do for …
Divorce and College-Bound Kids
A college freshman told me that his parents thought they were doing everything right by waiting until he left for college to divorce and sell the family house. …
Back To School, A Lesson About Healthy Relationships
In the first days of a new school year when I was teaching, I would ask each class of students to contribute its wisdom in helping compile a list on the board. …