Resolutions that will Make You and Your Family Happier, Healthier and More Successful!

Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.  ~ William Butler Yeats As New Year’s Day approaches, it is natural to think about resolutions and goals for 2010.  Yeats’ quote can be a great motivator and a reminder why goals are so important. If we wait until [...]

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Great Gift Idea that Requires no Purchases, and Will Be the Most Cherished Gift that Most People Receive!

My friend Kelly Rudolph created a powerful way to connect with our loved ones in a very meaningful way this Christmas. I’m attaching the link  here to her 24 minute long audio that discusses her brilliant idea for a free gift we can give that could be the most meaningful gift our loved ones receive. [...]

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The Power of Tears: Nature’s Maturation Ally

Many parents have no idea how much power tears have in helping their kids become resilient, competent people. When my children were young I had the good fortune to learn about this important psychological ally from Dr. Gordon Neufeld, best-selling author of Hold on to Your Kids. Instead of trying to get my kids to [...]

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Sibling Rivalry and The Power of Parents to Diffuse It Through Patience and Vision

Patience is natural to those who trust. ~ Course in Miracles I have this quote on my bathroom wall. This morning when I saw it after the kids had left for school, I reflected on how much my dramatic increase in patience over the last decade, has improved my parenting and family life. Instead of [...]

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Organic Candy Canes for a Green Christmas

Which candy conjures Christmas more than any other? Candy canes! But did you know that the stuff most are made of isn’t good for you, your family or the Earth? That’s because conventional candy canes are typically a concoction of refined sugar, corn syrup and artificial colors & flavorings. Not so sweet after all. Be [...]

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Children and Depression, Anxiety in Children and Perfectionism

I am a recovering perfectionist. As such, I have a lot of experience with anxiety, depression and other issues that perfectionism can trigger. My love for my beautiful daughter has pushed me to get to an even healthier place of healing from perfectionism. What I don’t heal, she picks up on and adopts as her [...]

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The Dark-Side of Popularity and the Inverse Link with Long-Term Success

Are popular kids more likely to be successful or less than their peers? I found the answer in a book by Marti Olsen Laney about introverts, called The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child. Many very successful adults are introverts, and in her book she talks about how this personality style differs from extroverts. She [...]

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Do you Have Boundary Issues with Your Teen or Tween? Jason Johnson, the In-Home Parenting Coach is Going to Talk about How to Deal with This Issue

I’m excited to announce my next parenting expert interview. I’m going to interview Jason Johnson, The In-Home Parenting Coach, on Tuesday November 24, at 1 pm PST, 4 pm EST. The one-hour long interview will focus on boundaries with your teen or middle-school aged child. To access the call via phone or webinar, go to: [...]

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Cats, Kids and Business Trips! What Our Cats Can Teach Us About How to Connect with Our Kids!

Last weekend I was away for four days on an amazing course, as part of the Mastery of Self-Expression. My daughter and I texted each other and talked a few times over the weekend. I loved her enthusiastic texts, and felt that we stayed connected through them. So I was that much more surprised and [...]

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Want to Connect with Your Kids? Great Book by Jennifer Kolari Gives You the Best Technique I’ve Encountered in 10 Years of Parenting Education

Last summer I started seeing a new book on the Parenting Shelves at my bookstore. I was curious, but with so many great authors out there, I didn’t immediately pick it up. When I did, I was delighted to discover a powerful new way of communicating with kids that works when they are upset, or [...]

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