Does My Stress Affect My Kids?

I’ve been under a bit of stress lately – I hate to admit it, but there are times it gets the best of me.   Stress for me not only reflects in my attitude, but higher levels of stress can…

Holding Your Tongue

No one would bite their tongue if they could help it. The title is figurative.  Although at my house we have a lot of tongue biting going on from one little 3 year old who is often very anxious to…

18 Manners Worth Teaching

We all want kids that show respect and are mindful of their actions with others, but when does that begin to matter?  Do you wait until your child embarrasses you at a party and does not give appropriate ‘thank you’…

New Action Brings Change

Isn’t it strange as parents we often find ourselves reacting the same way to behavior over and over again, yet we are hopeful that ‘THIS TIME” it will magically bring about a different result?

Who’s Really in Charge?

This week on my blog talk radio show I continued the series covering the principles from my Becoming a Calm, Cool and Confident Mom Online Coaching Program.  I am discussing the life changing principles, one each week for the next…

Your Biggest Enemy as Parents

This week on my blog talk radio show I continued the series covering the principles from my Becoming a Calm, Cool and Confident Mom Online Coaching Program.  I am discussing the life changing principles, one each week for the next…

Become the Cool Parent

“The greatest barrier to change is our unwillingness to change or sometimes it’s our ‘unawareness’ to change.”  – Hal Runkel, LMFT

Growing Adults

“Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. They seem not to notice us, hovering, averting our eyes, and they seldom offer thanks, but what we do for them is never wasted.”     – Garrison Keillor

Are You falling for the Trantrum Trick?

“Home is the place where boys and girls first learn how to limit their wishes, abide by rules, and consider the rights and needs of others.” – Sidonie Gruenberg, author

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