When Children Grow Up
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The impact for parents as their children grow up and leave home is profound. This is the first in a series on that impact and how to lovingly maneuver this tender time.
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The Wonderful Results of Saying "Yes"
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Around the time that your child began talking or walking, did you notice that a key component of your vocabulary was the word "no"? “No, don’t touch that!” “No, I am on the phone!” “No! Stop grabbing things.” “No cookies before dinner!” Saying "no" gets old as you begin to feel like the barrier between your child and his desires while you repeatedly deny him what he wants. Saying "no" has some other down sides as well. Learn the advantages of "Yes" both with your children and the adults in your life!
Read MoreLooking Beyond the Behavior
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Develop your skills in looking beyond someone’s behavior so that you create closer relationships, greater calm in your life, and deeper understanding.
Read MoreThere are No Mistakes in Mistakes!
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Mistakes can be wonderful opportunities for learning. Yet, how do we shift from the view that mistakes are bad? How do we shed the shame that we’ve felt when we’ve made a mistake? Read on!
Read MoreFeeling Feelings
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I grew up during a time when thinking was held in the highest esteem and feelings were viewed as a little bit wacky! The benefits of feeling your feelings and of having that head-heart connection are life-enriching. Plus, it makes you even smarter!
Read MoreWhat Would Your Ancestors Do?
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Telling stories about your family can increase resilience and self-esteem. It can create a connection with something larger than ourselves. Read more about sharing your family lore!
Read MoreHolding Space: A Foundation for Compassion and Connection
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The practice of holding space for someone can be the greatest gift, for them and for you. Learn more!
Read MoreThe Power of Composure
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Composure at work and at home can change everything. Here are a few keys to maintaining and regaining your composure!
Read MoreParenting Teens: Three Suggestions for Easing the Challenge
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Parenting teens can be an immense challenge. I believe it is the most challenging time parents experience. Here are three suggestions to assist you in enjoying the teen years while remaining their constant in their internally and externally changing world.
Read MoreSpeaking Your Truth AND Finding Agreement
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I ignored the old aphorism to avoid speaking about politics and religion at the dinner table. Find out what happened and why I am determined to have conversations that bridge rather than divide and that bring about greater understanding.
Read MoreWhat We Can Do to End Violence
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There are things that we can do to end violence. These are my suggestions. This is a working document, which you can download to share, and I invite you to send me your suggestions to add to it. I will include your name. Now is the time.
Read MoreStaying Responsive in a Reactive World
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We are surrounded by tweets, texts, posts, and news - an overload of sensory noise. How do you stay responsive rather than reactive in this world? Here are some ways!
Read MoreSelf-Care: So Much More Than Bubble Baths...Even When Baby Ducks are Included!
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True self-care is so much more than a bubble bath, even when baby ducks are included! There are ways to create a life that you love and embrace - one that you don't want to escape from!
Read MoreWhat Children Need for Future Success and How to Teach It to Them
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A nineteen-year study of kindergarten students revealed the biggest factor for their future success. It may not be what you think!
Read MoreHow to Become the Parent that You Truly Want to Be
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In this excerpt from Whole Hearted Parenting's soon-to-be released e-book, Parenting Week by Week, explore how to create your own map for being the parent [spouse, friend, son, daughter, colleague, leader] that you truly want to be. Begin 2018 by charting your own whole-hearted path!
Read MoreA Question about #MeToo and Blame
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A friend recently saw a Tweet that prompted her to ask me if some statements made about #MeToo were actually blaming. Here is my response!
Read MoreA Holiday Gift for You - The Present of Presence!
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Please check inside for a holiday gift for you!
Read MoreShifting the Holiday "Gimmes" to a Focus on Giving
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The holidays are right around the corner. Guide your child to shift into a season of giving and gratitude with these simple steps!
Read MoreMore Connected Communication with Your Teen
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These four tips for having more connected communication with your teen can enhance your relationship with your child and with anyone!
Read MoreGiving Thanks and Teaching Gratitude
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November is the perfect time of year to practice gratitude and to teach your children the benefits of gratitude.
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