The beautiful part is the children get so excited because their parents love them so much and want them to do so well that they're paying for everyone's breakfast.

Most children come to school tired on Monday and Friday. When we look at the data, that's when we also have the most absences. Knowing that, we have to make it work for us because we want the children to perform their best.

Research has shown when children eat breakfast they can focus on learning. If they're hungry, they can't focus.

Children desperately need to know - and to hear in ways they understand and remember - that they're loved and valued by mom and dad

You told me a love story. I honestly believe your parents wanted the best for you, but their love almost destroyed your life.

We're taught to expect unconditional love from our parents, but I think it is more the gift our children give us. It's they who love us helplessly, no matter what or who we are.