In this humorous and inspiring essay, author Amy Makechnie shares her experience of giving her thirteen-year-old daughter a lump sum allowance for the year and watching life lessons unfold.
The Nine Minutes that have the Greatest Impact
There are nine minutes in the day that can have the most impact on a child. Author Amy Makechnie has a sure way to make the most of them.
The “Yes, I’d Love To!” Jar
“Was I being fake? I don’t think so. I think by choosing to act like I had energy, I actually started to feel energetic. Act the way you want to feel, not the other way around.”
Everything Starts Messy
Children just might be the messiest people on the planet, but they are also the best plants I’ve ever produced. Perhaps a little mess is how the best things grow.