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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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
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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