On my soapbox Archives - Page 2 of 5

Fragile…

by Robin | Feb 10, 2012 | (in)courage, Encouragement, Faith, Inspiring, On my soapbox, Personal

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia Recently I admitted having thin skin. On one...

Cell phones: the good, the bad & the ugly

by Robin | Oct 20, 2011 | 31 Days of Parenting Teens & Tweens, Mom stuff, On my soapbox, Parenting, Teens & Tweens

~ 31 Days of Parenting Teens & Tweens, Day 14 ~ Eventually your t(w)een will get a cell phone; statistics suggest it's only a matter of time. According to a Pew Research Center article, 75% of 12-17 year olds own cell phones; one-third sends...

Privacy, protection and respect

by Robin | Oct 15, 2011 | 31 Days of Parenting Teens & Tweens, On my soapbox, Parenting

~ 31 Days of Parenting Teens & Tweens, Day 11 ~ The world wide web forever changed parenting. By introducing a host of decisions non-existent a decade ago, the internet heightens the responsibility of a parent to be informed about the rewards and risks...

I won’t win any brownie points from your kids, but I’m ok with that…

by Robin | May 20, 2011 | (in)courage, Advice, Kids, Mom stuff, On my soapbox, Parenting

“… do not exasperate your children;instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”~ Ephesians 6:4 I have a love/hate relationship with cell phones. I’m thankful for the many conveniences they afford, but I despise the potential temptations,...

Tiny things are actually big things in disguise

by Robin | Jan 25, 2011 | Family, Family Traditions, Kids, Mom stuff, On my soapbox, Product Review

I love receiving Christmas cards. The ones that include a letter detailing The Wonderful Lives of the senders? Well, if I'm honest, those are the ones I used to mock but now look most forward to. Having moved away from our hometown seven years ago...

The Emperor’s New Clothes, circa 2010

by Robin | Nov 18, 2010 | Advice, On my soapbox, Personal

"Brilliant!" I concluded in amusement-tinged approval; in imaginary theatre, I rose in ovation. I'm a doctor of spin, a marketer to the core, and if you're in business, I can't help myself: I'm always thinking...