They are teaching me to be patient, and to say, “it is okay.” I’ve learned to not worry so much about making sure every room in the house is tidy. Every room does not need…
They are teaching me the importance of friends. As I observe my kids in the neighborhood or in line at daycare, I have a front row seat to the interactions with their potential new friends. There is a sense…
Have you ever noticed how one person will say, “you don’t have to thank me,” while another person feels unappreciated if they don’t receive a personal thank you note? In our own minds, the way…
Whenever I see toddlers with a parent, I get this overwhelming feeling of joy, and I am quickly reminded of what a gift it is to be a parent. I have a three-year-old son and…
I’m pleased to announce that my book, Thank You! With Deepest Gratitude has received two awards already this year! In March, my book was very highly rated by the editorial staff at Publisher’s Weekly and…
Is there such a thing as “good debt?” Yes, there is! The debt we owe to society, and to each other. The debt to be kind, the debt to be supportive to our fellow human…
There have been a lot of books, documentaries, and articles about the adaptations our brains have made due to the fast-paced, quick content format of mobile entertainment, internet content, and some TV programming. In short:…
Michael Floissac 