Why Valentine’s Cards Matter (and How to Make Them Easier This Year)

Why Valentine’s Cards Matter (and How to Make Them Easier This Year)

Valentine’s Day at school is one of the first times kids get to practice noticing others -sharing small notes of kindness with classmates and friends. But for parents, the pressure of creating valentines for an entire class can easily overshadow the meaning behind the tradition. This post explores why giving...
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Why Valentine’s Cards Matter (and How to Make Them Easier This Year)

Heather Goff

Why Valentine’s Cards Matter (and How to Make Them Easier This Year)

Valentine’s Day at school is one of the first times kids get to practice noticing...

Trust Is Tender (and So Are We)

Heather Goff

Trust Is Tender (and So Are We)

Last week, I was hacked. It shook me - but it also reminded me how...

What to Say Instead of “It’ll Be Okay” – How to Offer Real Comfort and Support

Heather Goff

What to Say Instead of “It’ll Be Okay” – How to Offer Real Comfort and Support

When someone you love is struggling, it can be hard to know what to say....

💛 Just Because: The Kindest Reason to Give

Heather Goff

💛 Just Because: The Kindest Reason to Give

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New Year’s Resolution: I Resolve to Do...Nothing. (Except This.)

Heather Goff

New Year’s Resolution: I Resolve to Do...Nothing. (Except This.)

Forget the hustle for a “new you.” This New Year, I’m resolving to change nothing...

A Quiet Flame: Finding Peace in the Noise of the Season

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A Quiet Flame: Finding Peace in the Noise of the Season

When I walked into a cold ferry waiting room, I braced for the usual TV...

When Holidays Are Hard: A Thank You From the Heart

Heather Goff

When Holidays Are Hard: A Thank You From the Heart

Not everyone feels merry in December—and that’s okay. One customer's heartfelt review reminds us why...

I Like You Just the Way You Are: A Ploppals Song for the Heart

Heather Goff

I Like You Just the Way You Are: A Ploppals Song for the Heart

We turned our message into music! “I Like You Just the Way You Are” is...

How to Be a Spark, Not a Spotlight: A Tiny Guide to Showing You Care

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How to Be a Spark, Not a Spotlight: A Tiny Guide to Showing You Care

You don’t have to be the loudest voice in the room to make someone feel...

The Stitch That Doesn’t Drop: Quiet Acts of Connection

Heather Goff

The Stitch That Doesn’t Drop: Quiet Acts of Connection

Behind every cozy holiday gathering are the unsung heroes who quietly check in, drop off...

“I Want to Be That Person”

Heather Goff

“I Want to Be That Person”

It was a windy, gray day — just a quick post office errand. But a...

Connection Without Judgment: The Ground Gratitude Grows From

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Connection Without Judgment: The Ground Gratitude Grows From

Gratitude often begins not with a list, but with the gentle truth: “I am safe....