by Jackie Bledsoe | Jan 25, 2013 | DiscoveRING, Raising Kids
Today, January 25th, is my 38th birthday. Wow (pause for reflection). I have experienced life in 5 different decades. I am 13,880 days old. Yes, I took the time to calculate. Well, not really, I just used a calculator online. I have experienced a lot during my 38...
by Jackie Bledsoe | Jan 24, 2013 | MentoRING, Raising Kids
Our kids will experience many things while we raise them. Some of these things they will grow to love. Sometimes they grow to love activities and sports, art, music, places they go, and eventually another person. As parents, we hope they choose things (and people)...
by Jackie Bledsoe | Dec 31, 2012 | ProspeRING, Raising Kids
2012 is leaving and 2013 is arriving whether we like it or not. A reflection of the past 12 months can be very satisfying for some, while disappointing for others. No matter if you are trying to kick 2012 to the curb as fast as possible, or you hope to savor in each...
by Jackie Bledsoe | Dec 27, 2012 | DiscoveRING, Raising Kids
My kids were praying for a white Christmas, and they almost got it. The snow came in full force, blizzard-like conditions. It just came after Christmas. Advised not to travel on the roads unless it was an emergency we found ourselves locked up together at home....
by Jackie Bledsoe | Dec 13, 2012 | Raising Kids
Although I have written as much as I’ve liked to lately, my writing is still be read and shared by people. Recently, I was contacted by a website having an amazing impact on the development of many young athletes, and I was asked to be a contributing writer for...
