Professional Development

I don’t generally write about the details of my personal life in this blog or on social media but I couldn’t shake the thoughts today. I’ve attended 4 funerals in 6 weeks. Five funerals in total this year. This is so foreign to me at this stage in my life. In the late 1980’s and […]

1. Begin Each Day In A Positive Way – The way you start your day has a powerful impact on how you end your day. Set your intention on having a good day. Things won’t always go as planned but you can better manage the roller coasters of life when you begin on a solid

Today we remember and honor all who lost their lives on 9/11/2001!   “Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and

Today I looked up the word ‘tool’ on the internet and found this definition: “Device for making material changes on other objects, as by cutting, shearing, striking, rubbing, grinding, squeezing, measuring, or other process. Tools are the main means by which human beings control and manipulate their physical environment.” I would add that tools are

You may have questions about our Packaged For Success Youth Portfolio Development Program. Is a professional portfolio the same as a foster care life book? Is a professional portfolio the same as a scrapbook? How does building a portfolio build life skills?   Here is a blog review to help you better understand the Packaged

Tony D. is a Texas 11th grade student who has been in the foster care system for approximately 6 months. He is involved in numerous extracurricular actives such as varsity football, varsity baseball and track. In addition to playing sports, Tony enjoys working out in his free time. After graduating high school, he plans to

Deven and Ressurrection, founders of Glory Soldiers Global, a domestic and international missions-ministry which focuses on ending poverty and child sexual abuse, are celebrating their nuptials at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC on August 28, 2013 – the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A

Have you heard about Parenting 2.0?  You haven’t?  Well you’re definitely reading the right blog.    As a Global Presence Ambassador, I share Parenting 2.0′s mission that children’s Life Skills Average will one day be as appreciated as their Grade Point Average.  Parenting 2.0 allows me to connect with fellow professionals and nurture greater collaboration among Life Skills

Healthy relationships are essential to healthy growth and development.  The teen years can be littered with chaos and turmoil and layered with enthusiasm and dedication.  Because many relationship beliefs and patterns are formed early in life, I want to share a guest blog about teen dating.    What Teens Need To Know Before Dating Guest

Do you have a passion for children, education, society, law, or making the world a better place through your work?  You will want to learn more about Parenting 2.0.  Parenting 2.0 is ‘Where every adult is recognized as “raising humanity” and children’s Life Skills Averages are as valued as their Grade Point Averages.’ P20 unifies