Strong, solid family relationships don’t just happen; there are critical elements that must be there for these family ties to develop. When a relationship is built on a firm foundation it can withstand the hiccups of daily life and the unexpected moments of chaos. Mutual respect, time for fun, constant encouragement, and communicated love are [...]
Dec 8, 2011
Parents – Quit Saying NO!
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Do you find yourself reponding ‘no’ to your children questions? Ok parents, this may get a little uncomfortable but self assessment is not for the weak at heart! Over the past twenty-five years I have observed parents and what I continue to see on a regular basis, is parents whose first response to any question from [...]
Dec 6, 2011
Take the ‘Thank You’ Challenge
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When was the last time you sent a hand written thank you note? Can’t remember? Well, you are in good company. Very few people are carrying on this age-old tradition in this era of technology. But if you want to really make an impression on someone – send a hand written note of appreciation. [...]
Dec 2, 2011
Increase Self Esteem To Stop Bullying
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When we feel good about ourselves we are less likely to lash out at others. Just think back to your last ‘good hair day’. On a good hair day, everyone and everything seems great, people are easy to get along with, parking spaces appear out of nowhere – life is good. An anti-bullying program needs [...]
Nov 23, 2011
Acknowledging the Adult
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What Have You Done To Prepare For Your College Freshman Coming Home For The Holidays? Your college freshman is coming home for the holidays, now what? Having the time to reconnect and visit is very enticing. But this time is filled with lots of hidden landmines. Your child has been on their own with [...]
Nov 18, 2011
Teaching Children Respect
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Teaching your children to be respectful is one of the most valuable lessons you can give them. The importance of this virtue is far-reaching. By modeling respect for your children you are starting the teaching process. But like most teaching we do, to be effective we need to take it one step further and [...]
Mar 30, 2010
Family Meetings
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Think you are too busy for family meetings? Think again! This short investment of your time will pay dividends you can’t even imagine until you try. A strong sense of connection, in this busy world, is so valuable to families and deserves to take priority in your life. Grab a beverage of your choice and [...]
Jan 18, 2010
Encouragement verses Praise
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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, [...]
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?
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