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The Word “Should” Hurts Us
“My kids should just listen when I tell them to do something.” “My friend should have called me back last night.” “I should be able to buy (fill in the blank).” We all do it! We use the word “should”…
Improve Relationships by Truly Listening
Listening and truly understanding another person is tricky business. Sometimes it feels as though miscommunication happens more frequently than we would like. Communication breakdowns often begin with poor listening. There are several poor listening habits we all can all struggle…
The Power of Saying “You Can”
I found this video on YouTube (A Ted Talk of course!). I love the theme of believing in the capability of our kids regardless of any diagnosis they have. When we set limits, it is much more difficult to reach…
Why I Don’t Believe in Laziness
Most people are surprised when I tell them I don’t believe in laziness. Honestly though, I don’t think I have ever met anyone I would describe as lazy. When people say either they or their child is lazy, there is…
Summer Fun
My kids’ last day of school before summer break is May 19th. At the beginning of summer we always create a list of all the “Summer Fun” we want to have. Regardless of whether you have kids or not, I…
Parenting Inspiration: Check This
I found this video on YouTube and thought it was awesome, so of course I had so share it with you all! I often see the parallels between successful leadership and inspirational parenting! When I saw this video so…
Child & Teen Counseling: 3 Ways Counseling Can Help
If you are a parent you know how tricky raising kids can be! They definitely do not come with a manual describing the best way to parent them. Inevitably our kids go through difficult times. Sometimes they snap right out…
Sarcasm: It Really Does Hurt!
Do you know where the word “sarcasm” comes? It comes from the Greek σαρκασμός (sarkasmós) which is taken from σαρκάζειν (sarkázein) meaning “to tear flesh, bite the lip in rage, sneer”. Unfortunately, witty sarcasm in our culture is often laughed…
Complaining: How it Really Impacts Your Life!
When was the last time you complained? It is so easy for us to get caught up in complaining! Most of us make a complaining statement several times a day. The traffic was bad, the kids didn’t listen, work was…
Parenting Reminder: Your Kids Are Watching!
Parenting is the most important job there is! If you are a parent, you are your child’s first and most important teacher! When our children were babies we taught them how to talk, how to walk, and how to eat. …
Perfectionism: Do You Feel Good Enough?
So many of us struggle with perfectionism. I see it all the time in my practice and I have definitely struggled with it in my own life. We all know that being perfect is not possible, but when we don’t…
Parenting: 3 Steps to Effective Praise
We all want to know when we do something well! It feels good when someone tells us we did a good job or that they appreciate us. In addition, if someone tells us they liked what we did, we tend…
One Fun Way to Improve Your Relationships
You have hear the saying, “A family that plays together, stays together.” There may be some truth in it! Often, it is the simple things that create the greatest shifts. Connecting with those you love while having fun is a…
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