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Comedy has been the mainstay of my professional life for many years so I am admittedly prejudiced, but it seems that humor often gets a bad rap.  A suggestion that a sense of humor belongs in the boardroom, the executive offices, the various departments, or even on the assembly line, is frequently met with skepticism

One of the joys of being a parent is to read to your child. We begin with picture books and slowly move on to longer stories with and without pictures. We generally think of reading to little ones before they go to sleep. As they get older, they learn to read on their own but

But gratitude is something we should always be mindful of and should continue to value highly each day of the year. Having and showing gratitude on a daily basis—even for the simplest things—will not only make us feel better, but may just inspire those around us to smile a little more, too. Here are 25

With all the distractions of work, technology, and life in general, how can parents be mentally and emotionally available to their children? In the present, there is the opportunity to show up, pay attention, and become the parent you want to be.  This article is an excerpt from the book The Present Parent Handbook. With an

(This craft is an excerpt from The Ultimate Guide to Being a Superhero: A Kid’s Manual for Saving the World, Looking Good in Spandex, and Getting Home in Time for Dinner) Supplies: Large t-shirt (used or pre-washed) Scissors Heat transfer vinyl, in 1-3 colors (some retailers even carry metallic-looking vinyl) Mission: 1. Turn the t-shirt

Well ain’t that the truth? My mother-in-law and I laugh about that all the time. Like when she pokes my father-in-law in the ribs if he’s telling and not asking. Or when I dope slap one of my girls when they hit me with a snarky tone of voice instead of just answering my simple,

If you’re anything like me, the thought of doing something fun, just for yourself, brings feelings of guilt with it. At any given time, we can all think of things we should or could be doing for our families, our jobs, or our other responsibilities. Being a mom and being with children can be fun,