In the Spotlight

Last week, I talked about what we can learn from kids who are called “prodigies.” This week, I want to introduce you to some great kids who are just regular, ordinary kids. No, wait! They may be regular kids, but they’re sure not ordinary! These are kids who have found ways to do what they…

Last week, I talked about the role models who inspire us throughout our lives. Sometimes, our connection with a role model transforms into a mentor relationship — and may transform us in the process. The dictionary defines the word “mentor” as someone who teaches, tutors, coaches. That definition includes people who are formally chosen to…

Role models. No matter what our age, child or adult, we benefit from having role models in our lives — people we look up to and learn from as we seek to become more and more truly ourselves. Our role models may be parents or other family members, friends (usually older, although we can often…