By Tonya Smith I’ve been thinking about kindness as Sunday marks the start of Random Acts of Kindness Week, and Wednesday is Random Acts of Kindness Day. How we treat others is important — and so is how we treat...
READ MOREBy Tonya Graser Smith Each family embraces certain winter holiday traditions. Lighting candles. Baking cookies. Watching “A Christmas Story” or “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” The tradition we’re cultivating in the Smith household: Spending less time on screens and more time...
READ MOREBy Tonya Graser Smith As we head into Thanksgiving, I have been thinking about how to raise grateful kids. Here’s the thing: What do I know?!?! Like any parent, I just do my best. I try to pay attention. I...
READ MOREBy Tonya Graser Smith Now that fall is here, I thought it would be seasonally appropriate to talk about what I call the “pumpkin spice divorce.” Pumpkin spice isn’t just for lattes anymore. There’s pumpkin spice everything – beer, candles,...
READ MOREBy Tonya Graser Smith I’m a firm believer in vacations. It’s important to regularly take time to recharge – to disconnect from work and electronics and reconnect with yourself, friends and loved ones. Taking a break makes you better at...
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