The gift of NO
If you are a person who is naturally open-hearted and generous, no can be an unnatural stretch. If you are one of those who really longs...
How to say it so they GET IT!
Have you ever said something to your kids and you thought you were clear BUT something totally different from what you said or requested...
Do you cave after setting a limit?
Have you ever made a plan and promised yourself you were going to stick to the limits you set and then you caved? Boy do I know what that...
7 Ways to Raise a Passionate, Powerful, Confident Girl
Do you ever worry about your daughter being too shy or too mean? Now more than ever, we need to teach our girls how use their voices...
12 Do's & Don'ts to Get Your Tween or Teen to Talk to You
"I haven't talked to my mom, I mean really talked, in six months," a twelve year-old confided in me. "Oh, why is that," I asked gingerly....
What Distracts You From Love?
Pause....I mean seriously. PAUSE! Take a moment from your busy schedule and reflect on this question. What distracts you from love? Is it...
The NUMBER ONE Best Question to Ask Your Kids in the Morning
Most of us ask our kids, "Did you brush your teeth? Do you have all of your homework done? Do you have your shin guards for soccer?"...
Bully Proof Your Child
Tears drip through hands that cover his reddened face. Shoulders slumped and lip quivering, he shuffles his way home. This is not his...
A Character Building Riddle
P a r e n t i n g P r a c t i c e A Character Building Riddle to Ask Your Family at Dinner Tonight Ask your family to answer this...
Worried About Your Teenager?
When my daughter was a teenager, I could make it through the day. But at night time, when my head hit the pillow, in the dark is when it...
