Building Character
Pizza Love
My youngest son takes everything I say literally. He always has. About five years ago I was sitting with him in the drop-off line at school. He gathered
Haley
November 16, 2021
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The Hotel Clerk
When’s the last time someone shocked you with an ill-mannered comment or flabbergasted you with an unwarranted reprimand? Maybe during traffic? At the office? At a family gathering?
Haley
October 25, 2021
Building Character
5 Ways to Press on After Failure
In the 1929 Rose Bowl, Georgia Tech played the University of California. Toward the end of the first half, UC defensive player Roy Riegels recovered a fumble but
Haley
October 8, 2021
Building Character
The Cliff Walk
Several years ago I was gifted a free airline ticket and a few nights hotel room which opened a whole bucket of possibilities. Where did I want to
Haley
September 28, 2021
Building Character
Riding with God
Children mesmerize me. Pack a room with adults and one child, and I will always gravitate to the little one. I love their spirit of adventure and love
Haley
July 7, 2021
Building Character
The Importance of Reinforcement Recognition
I hid in the very back row in my sophomore English class. Not because I wasn’t smart or was a troublemaker, but because I was so shy, I
Haley
June 15, 2021
Building Character
Using Your Gifts
Since I was little, I dreamed of owning a Jeep. Not just any model but a Jeep Wrangler. Most young girls fantasize about Prince Charming or have some
Haley
April 20, 2021
Building Character
Creating an Army
When my oldest son was twelve years old, I made the mistake of purchasing him a shirt without him being present. I thought it would look so great
Haley
March 23, 2021
Building Character
Stick to Your Guns
Being a parent is difficult. Being a consistent parent is even more difficult. The struggle is real to remain consistent with rules, boundaries, and consequences. I found it
Haley
March 9, 2021
Building Character
Single Mothers: Brave, Courageous, Strong
I recently got a call from an out-of-state newspaper asking to do a phone interview about single mom life and the pandemic. The reporter sounded like he was
Haley
February 23, 2021