The Daily Waif

Spread love and kindness

Truth and Grace

Which is better, being kind or being right? We can’t always maximize both virtues at the same time; it’s how

Overhead beige bandaids on a white background, pain

Hurting People

People who are hurting inside often take their pain out on innocent others who had nothing to do with causing

adorable multiethnic kids playing with colorful wooden blocks on carpet

Childish Things

Don’t punish a child for doing childish things. I’m in no way suggesting you don’t discipline your children. Certainly not.

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Take Control

Who’s in charge of your life? Answer – you. Well, that’s supposed to be the answer. Unfortunately for many, it’s

Silhouettes of people holding the flag of USA.

Be the Change

Our values have shifted dramatically over the past decades. The independent, hard-working pioneers who built this nation—without reliance on government

Looking out a window behind a curtain late afternoon. Light and Shadow

Madhouse Rule

Fashion and beauty writer, Sabrina Alexis introduced me to the concept of the Mad House Rule. Imagine, while walking down

In Praise of Criticism

None of us like to get criticism, but get it we do. One way to deal with criticism is to

Married couple holding hand

Soul-mates

Do you believe in soul-mates? A study at the University of Virginia shows those who believe in soul-mates are 150%

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Fear of Change

Change – creatures of habit avoid it. Lovers of routine hate it. Protectors of tradition fear it. Second only to

I’m Sorry

Admit It

Admit it parents. Just admit it. It could be the best thing you ever do for your children. When you’re

Spread love and kindness

Truth and Grace

Which is better, being kind or being right? We can’t always maximize both virtues at the same time; it’s how

Overhead beige bandaids on a white background, pain

Hurting People

People who are hurting inside often take their pain out on innocent others who had nothing to do with causing

adorable multiethnic kids playing with colorful wooden blocks on carpet

Childish Things

Don’t punish a child for doing childish things. I’m in no way suggesting you don’t discipline your children. Certainly not.

Ill fix it

Take Control

Who’s in charge of your life? Answer – you. Well, that’s supposed to be the answer. Unfortunately for many, it’s

Silhouettes of people holding the flag of USA.

Be the Change

Our values have shifted dramatically over the past decades. The independent, hard-working pioneers who built this nation—without reliance on government

Looking out a window behind a curtain late afternoon. Light and Shadow

Madhouse Rule

Fashion and beauty writer, Sabrina Alexis introduced me to the concept of the Mad House Rule. Imagine, while walking down

In Praise of Criticism

None of us like to get criticism, but get it we do. One way to deal with criticism is to

Married couple holding hand

Soul-mates

Do you believe in soul-mates? A study at the University of Virginia shows those who believe in soul-mates are 150%

Traffic light orange

Fear of Change

Change – creatures of habit avoid it. Lovers of routine hate it. Protectors of tradition fear it. Second only to

I’m Sorry

Admit It

Admit it parents. Just admit it. It could be the best thing you ever do for your children. When you’re

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