Posts by Dara Kurtz
Just Be Yourself
I asked my teenage daughter what she thought of my outfit and her answer was, “You be you.” “So, you don’t like it?” I asked her. “I didn’t say that,” she replied, “All that matters is if you like it.” I paused for a moment, looked at her and smiled. How did she get to…
Read MoreExtremely Busy
This time of year can be extremely busy. Are you feeling a little off? A close friend of mine was telling me how chaotic her schedule is right now. She said that between work, back to school meetings and weekend sports commitments with her kids, she feels like she’s lost her sparkle. At first I…
Read MoreFrom My Daughter: What She Learned From My Cancer
I struggled with what my cancer diagnosis did to my kids. Being diagnosed when you have young children is more than hard.It’s heart wrenching. You wonder if you’ll live to see your kids grow up and you struggle with the worry that your diagnosis will cause them permanent damage. This is how I felt when…
Read MoreIt’s Just A White Lie
Is it OK to tell a white lie? Some would say “Yes” some would say “No” some would say “It depends.” Recently, when getting dressed, I asked my husband if I looked fat. I’m sure this is a question asked many times in a day by women all over the world to their husband or…
Read MoreSister Drama
Sister drama: the drama that occurs between female siblings. It’s funny how children from the same parents, living in the same household, can be so different. My two daughters are similar in some ways but very different in others. I love and embrace each of their distinct qualities and it makes life fun. Sometimes, we…
Read MoreCan This Election Just Be Over?
I’m tired of hearing about the United States presidential election. So tired I don’t even know what to do with myself. I know I’m not alone. In fact, I have a sneaky suspicion you might be tired of hearing about it also. It’s everywhere. Kind of like a bad stomach bug that won’t go away.…
Read MoreTeach Your Kids How To Handle Money
It’s important to teach your kids how to handle money. Our society is overly focused on the accumulation of wealth. We’ve all seen people live in homes they can’t afford, drive cars they shouldn’t be driving and buy designer clothing, all in the name of trying to impress other people. Kids need to learn the…
Read MoreSchool Forms
I’m so proud of myself for turning in the school forms this year. On time. Well, almost. It took dedication, commitment and a very nice medical staff at the doctors office. My kids just had to miss one little athletic practice and to be honest, it was almost too hot to play sports outside anyway.…
Read MoreDon’t Be Afraid To Move On
It takes courage to move on when you feel like you’ve outgrown something. I’m not a technology person. At all. I’m not just saying this. It’s true, ask my kids. Ask anyone who knows me. I tend to get frustrated when things don’t work. I’ve actually called my kids at school and interrupted them during…
Read MoreFun Quiz: What Is Your Life Purpose?
Do you ever wonder what your life purpose is? Do you ever question what you’re doing with your life or if you’re on the right path? Are you living life with passion and purpose or do things feel a little off? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone… Here’s a fun quiz to help get you to…
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