This is a tough area. I have taught these concepts for many years and in doing so, I know that the information I am about to share will not come easily for you because it is counter-intuitive to the way most people think. Let me begin by defining my terms to make this easier. First, [...]
Jan 13, 2010
The Two Principles of Parenting
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I believe there are two basic principles to keep in mind as we parent our children. 1. Every child wants to succeed and 2. Every child wants to please us – the parent. I know that sometimes, being a mother myself, it doesn’t always feel like that. But I can tell you that over the [...]
Jan 7, 2010
Parenting with an Agenda
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It has been my experience with most parents that they would never attend a meeting without an agenda or grocery shop without a list, but they continue to parent each day without a plan.
Dec 23, 2009
Life Lessons
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When my children leave to go out into the world, I want there to be no really big surprises – at least no bad ones! I want them to look around and say to themselves – “Yep, this is exactly what I was expecting!” There are definite life lessons and the earlier in life you learn these, the less they cost.
Dec 16, 2009
Unhappy Children are Very Difficult to Motivate
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We have four basic needs beyond our physical condition. Certainly we all need food, shelter, and water, but that is not the kind of need I am talking about. In addition to those physical needs, we also have psychological needs. They are Love, Power, Fun, and Freedom. We need these every day. If you are not meeting these needs, then you are not happy.
Dec 11, 2009
What’s your Love Language and why you need to know!
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Take a minute to think about your love language and then some time to discover the languages your family members speak. This is a great tool that can enhance communication and allow you to connect readily with those most important to you.
Dec 11, 2009
Happiness: Are you lacking? It shows!
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One of the things that many parents suffer from is a lack of happiness. You may not think that others can see it, but it shows. I work with parents and adults all of the time who are, in some way, feeling that something is lacking or that they wish they had other skills, traits, abilities, things . . . Is this you?
Dec 11, 2009
Goal Setting: Fight the Fear and Get Smart
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When I hit my 30s, I had a “revelation,” for lack of a better word. I realized that there is incredible value in setting goals and actually sticking to them.
What is the #1 thing that keeps us from achieving the goals we set for ourselves? FEAR – well today is the day you overcome that fear – read on!
Dec 11, 2009
Effective or “Real” Communication
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You have probably seen the cell phone commercials portraying what happens a phone call is dropped at the precise time the caller has shared some monumental life changing experience and is waiting for approval or returned excitement, only to be left holding a ‘dead phone.’ Real communication happens when the message is received.
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