

The School that None of Us EVER Planned on Attending
“Miss Simonson, Miss Simonson,” (this is my birth name, I wasn’t married until my mid 40’s, and yes, that’s another story), “you have to...


Every Belly is to be Celebrated!
Whether or not we were born with a star our bellies (riches, power, privilege) it is our God given right as individuals to be exactly who we

Pyeongchang: Thank You from Beyond the Podium
I paid particular attention as participants thanked their spouses, kids, parents and coaches. We are only as good as the people that surroun


The Well-Timed Gift of Failure
We ALL need failure. Sure, our egos are hurt for a minute, but the sting subsides and we always become better, ALWAYS. What if we all embra


“ANYTHING we offer our kids is more than they had the day before!” - Kaari Allen
What you do as a parent makes important changes in your child each and every day. I have strategies to help and support you.


Parenting Your Child without Your Own Roof Collapsing
As parents, we all want nothing more than for our kids to develop skills and strategies that they can draw upon as they grow. I think this e