by Cara Maclean | Jul 18, 2019 | Creativity, Parenting
I organize a local writing group, and recently we were having a discussion about humor. How to weave humor into our writing to connect with an audience, tell a story, or develop characters. It got me thinking: How often do we think about humor in real life? ...
by Cara Maclean | Jul 11, 2019 | Parenting, Self Care
Do you carry a diaper bag, backpack, or Mary Poppin’s purse with every essential? My guess is yes. When my boys were younger, I remember doing the same thing. You’ve got your snacks, wipes, extra clothes, books, toys, lipgloss (maybe 3), an extra shoe....
by Cara Maclean | Jul 4, 2019 | Change the World, Education
I love that we’re hearing more about the stories of everyday women these days. Not only the women who have accomplished something remarkable in the historic world of men, so to speak, but the strong women who run the world from behind the scenes. Check out The...
by Cara Maclean | Jun 27, 2019 | Parenting, Uniqueness
It’s easy to assume others share our thoughts on a subject or experience of an event. Even if we value diversity and understand difference, as parents we assume our way of doing things is THE way. It takes some unlearning to get that other people respond differently,...
by Cara Maclean | Jun 20, 2019 | Mindfulness, Self Care
Have a hard time relaxing? Feel like you always have to be doing something productive? Do you get stressed thinking about how long your to-do list is… but then avoid it completely? As a recovering perfectionist, I have a clear pattern of overwhelming...
