As we put together an afterschool program that inspires, I cannot help but think about what my muse is that inspires my work. My first thought, "it is the giggles of the children I hear daily"; but after long research it is so much more about what motivates within each of us that inspires us. Inspired is - To feel that what we are doing is achievable yet challenging, that our end goal is impactful and has meaning, and that we will see the proof of our efforts. This resonated

The news is constantly bringing us things to worry about and our natural self-doubts do not help. To be a parent at this time can feel overwhelming. Good news! Today we have more help than ever in parenting history. We probably have too much advice and recommendations but options are good. Let's look at past trends. Some cultures traditionally had the grandparents in the home for support of both the children and the grandparents. Mom's and Dad's went to work or shopping an