by smaclaughlin | Nov 1, 2016 | connection parenting, cooperation, emotional intelligence, gratitude, parenting
I have been lucky enough to be involved in many great projects, and have been on several amazing teams in my life. From board member at a small perinatal and parenting nonprofit (Birth Roots), to director at a community-based organization (The Center for Parenting and...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Jun 20, 2014 | family, gratitude, my life, perspective, power
I am an optimist. I will admit it right now. The glass is half full. I can make lemonade out of lemons. I look for the best in people. I lean toward the upbeat. I have been outright accused of being a Pollyanna (a movie, which by the way, scarred me for life when I...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Dec 3, 2012 | friendship, gratitude, my life, perspective, social work
“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” -Dr. Wayne Dyer I wanted to talk about gratitude today because it’s totally self-serving for me to do so. The more I attend to the concept of gratitude in my life, the more easily I can...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Jul 27, 2012 | advocacy for children, blog tour, gratitude, hope for the future, my life
I’ve been taking a little rest after all that blogging. Thanks for your patience. I’ve never been much of a runner, but I only imagine that completing a marathon feels a little like that blog tour! I am so encouraged and insired by the great work that...
