How to Support Your Child’s Olympic DreamEvery parent wants to help their child achieve their dreams. When it comes to athletic endeavors, many young athletes will aspire to compete at the Olympics. Nationally televised for weeks, it’s a thrill to watch our fellow Americans pushing their minds and bodies to the limit at one…
Power of Story Week 5: I’m A Dreamer!Every one of my kids have their unique interests. Interests at our house range from Chinese Philosophy, Sign Language, Basketball, Shakespeare, to all things “Lord of the Rings,” and all kinds of stuff in between. "Our interests, our favorites, our hobbies, in a word, often describe us." Even…
Family Dreams: Making Dreams Come True Togetherfamily fun • family fun-traditions
Everyone has their hopes and dreams, but not everyone puts them into action. Sometimes dreams change and better ones come in their path. Other times dreams are not pursued and are left as a fantasy on a shelf. Sometimes, dreams are firm and commanding until they turn into reality…
Nature: Lessons Learned from Camping with 15 Childrengiving back • tips for giving back
When I was asked to help guide a trip of kids into the wilderness for a three day sleepover on top of a mountain, I jumped at the chance. As a trail runner, I had participated in mountain runs. Just days before, I had trekked to the summit of…
Passions and Dreams: Jenny Eckton is Formerly Phread and Finally Finegiving back • my world • moms making a difference • moms making a difference
Me Time—Jenny Eckton grew up in southwestern New York. At age 19, she moved eight states west to Provo, Utah, to create a band with a friend. She played bass guitar and sang. They named themselves, "Garage Sale." She intended to stay in Provo only temporarily, but fell in…
