I remember reading a Dear Abby column once when I was a teen that talked about the importance of acknowledging good behavior in children. Dear Abby suggested if you see children with good manners at a restaurant or behaving admirably on a plane, be sure to tell the parents and the children. Imagine how proud both parent and child would …
Encouraging Your Kids to be Volunteers
Caring for one another is innate. Scientific experiments have shown that babies and toddlers as young as 15 months will recognize others’ need for assistance, and will lend assistance without prompting. Still, as we grow older, we might find ourselves losing some steam when it comes to helping others. A 2013 study by the Charities Aid Foundation found that only …
5 Steps To A Sincere Apology
As much as I strive to be kind, there are days when I fail miserably. I’ll wake up in a bad mood, the kids will be cranky, and a million little things won’t go my way. My hormones will be unstable, the budget won’t balance, and I’ll get some terrible news. Life will weigh me down – it happens to …
How animals inspire kindness
I admit it — I am a bona fide animal lover. One look in my house — with my two dogs, four cats, two frogs and a turtle — and it is hard to deny that I literally live in a zoo. But you don’t need to be pet owner or animal lover to see how animals can inspire kindness …
A Memorable Act of Kindness
When I was pregnant with my first child, at 38 weeks, I went to the doctor for a weekly appointment, and the doctor informed me we would be unexpectedly inducing labor that evening. “Can’t I think about it?” I asked. “No,” the doctor said, “I’m calling the hospital to schedule you now.” I knew that labor and birth were coming, but I …
Photo Karma Kindness
There’s still a few weeks left of summer and with August now upon us, it’s the height of summer vacation season. While you’re off traveling or out doing cool stuff this month, surprise someone having a good time and offer to take their picture. I love taking pictures and I believe in Photo Karma. Don’t wait to be asked. Pay it forward by being that …
Being Kinder to Yourself
After reflecting with a coaching client recently I realized we all have a need to be a little kinder to ourselves. Maybe you are thinking the same thing! Even if you’re not exactly mean to yourself, I think we all could benefit from a little more kindness. Here are a few suggestions that have been immensely helpful. First take …
Minden Family Washed Out by Mudslide Needs Help
The storm of July 20, 2014 is memorable for many reasons – golf-ball sized hail, funnel clouds and flash flooding – throughout Northern Nevada. For one Minden family, memories of the storm are particularly poignant as tons of mud now surrounds – and fills – their home. And not just where they live, but also where they work. The owners …
Kindness is a Domino Effect
Kindness. It’s a concept we all know. From a young age we learned about the foundation of kindness through classes, books, and two-week groundings. However, as we grow older the concept of being kind sometimes escapes our everyday routine. We don’t look at kindness as a necessity, but as a task. Now, more than ever, we need to take the time in our …
Open the Window to Better Health
How much better do you feel when the window is open and the fresh air is flowing? My name is Lane Therrell, and my personal mission is to help people take responsibility for improving their health. As a family nurse practitioner and integrative wellness coach, I support people of all ages in finding effective ways of feeling better in body, …