When Kids Move
My daughter came to me one evening and said she wanted to write a blog post for kids who are moving and switching schools. This is something she is experiencing this summer before entering 3rd grade. I was both pleasantly surprised and proud of her. She took the initiative to write this (well, dictate this to me as I typed). We worked…
Headbands of Hope
Headbands of Hope is not your typical company that sells headbands, bandanas and other accessories. For each headband sold, one is donated to a child with cancer. My friend, Happy Science Mom, recently told me about them. She thought a collaboration with Growing Up Glad would be a good fit. I spent some time researching it and she was right!…
Positive Pocket
The Samaritans365 club welcomed the founder of Positive Pocket to our final meeting of the year. Becca Zerbo, 17, explained, “I created Positive Pocket in 2011 in response to a bullying incident, which left me feeling sad, angry, embarrassed, upset, and anxious. That night, I went on the computer, typed up some of my favorite positive sayings and included some pictures…
Happiness at ivivva
On Sunday, March 20, 2016 we celebrated the UN’s International Day of Happiness. I was inspired by Live Happy’s idea for a happiness wall and their #happyacts challege. My friends at Potions In Motiongenerously made and donated this wall for my event. I wanted to create a space where kids and adults could share their ideas on how they can spread…
International Day of Happiness
UPDATE 3/18/16: Due to the anticipated inclement weather, the MIndBody Expo has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 15, 2016. Our Happiness Wall will be at Ivivva Boca Raton this Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 2-5pm. Come visit us and pledge how you will spread happiness in your school, community or workplace. Enter to win a giveaway for a private shopping night…