Halloween may be over, but nightmares can strike at any time and any age. According to the sleep experts, the reason our loved ones wake us up as we’ve settled into a nice deep sleep is that nightmares happen during… Continue reading

Over the years working with young people, I have had many discussions on the topic of good friends and bad ones. True friends are our most treasured gifts and can have a significant impact on our success and happiness, where… Continue reading

Want to be happier, healthier, and more fulfilled? Consider volunteering! I bet your reply is: Given that our lives are already so crazy busy how are we to even consider volunteering? Or something along these lines, am I right? Wait,… Continue reading

I was talking to my mom the other day, and she shared with me that my great niece was terrified of a toy, so much so that even seeing it on the counter made her cry and scream in terror.… Continue reading

I always joke that I don’t understand people who don’t like pets, but there is a hint of truth there. How we treat animals says a great deal about our character. We don’t have to love animals to treat them… Continue reading

Saying that moving is stressful is an understatement. Even the ones that are for happy reasons. I’ve moved eighteen times, and eight of those were with my son. I cannot imagine what my mom went through moving with four girls… Continue reading

The inspiration behind the characters in my books can come from anywhere and everywhere. I love people-watching and reading, but some of my characters have unique and special inspiration from my own family and friends, and those are the ones… Continue reading

Sometimes adults do not realize the impact their words have on young minds.   I gave up on my dream and passion to write books due to comments made to me by an English teacher in high school. It took… Continue reading