by Kelly Richardson | Aug 17, 2022 | Just Doing Life, Parenting, Relationships, Teenagers
💛💛💛 Last night my daughter said goodbye to her childhood best friend. They are leaving this week-two days apart—both off on new adventures and both ready to fly. There is something special about your childhood best friend. They have been with...
by Kelly Richardson | Jul 26, 2022 | Just Doing Life, Parenting, Relationships, Self Care, Teenagers
One of the best things about my job is when I get to be part of unexpected, but very profound, moments in peoples lives. On occasion, I’ve been known to do “the boogie dance” in a session, where I stand up and do a little jitter bug to express my joy in whatever they...
by Kelly Richardson | Jun 21, 2022 | Just Doing Life, Parenting, Relationships, Teenagers
The day after my daughters grad party, we sat down to open her presents. People were so thoughtful, giving generous gifts with touching messages and good wishes for the next chapter that awaits her. One gift though brought me to tears. It was from her brothers....
by Kelly Richardson | May 19, 2022 | Just Doing Life, Parenting, Relationships, Teenagers
Dear Class of 2022, Congratulations, you made it and the finish line is right there. You are breaking the tape that crosses from childhood to adulthood. Your first marathon—from elementary school to high school- is over and you are all winners for making it to the...
by Kelly Richardson | May 12, 2022 | Just Doing Life, Parenting, Relationships, Teenagers
(Before I begin, I did ask this young man’s permission to share the story and his picture and his response was “Absolutely”). Last weekend at Senior Ball I was waiting to clean up as the dance winded down when a young man approached me and caught me off guard. Then he...
