Parenting and the Word NO
The importance of learning the word: no One of the most important words, we as parents can learn to say is “no”. I realize that I’m starting this post off on a rather negative note, and it’s certainly not my style, but it’s a hard lesson to learn and I was reminded of it just…
Read MoreWhat if being bored is good for kids?
Three Ways to Slay the “I’m Bored” Dragon Summer is a time of relaxation and freedom. It’s unstructured days and late nights; movies and picnics, wild roller coaster rides at the theme park and lazy days poolside. But eventually something will probably rear it’s ugly head. It’s the dreaded “B” word. My kids would usually…
Read MoreMaking the most of a conference
5 Ways to Make a Conference Successful Every year, I attend several conferences as a speaker, vendor or participant, so I’ve seen conferences from many different perspectives. No matter what role I am playing, I always anticipate learning something new and making new connections as well. Each conference that I attend, I try to improve…
Read MoreThe #1 Habit Guaranteed to Increase Your Success
Hint: It’s not what you think… What do you need to do to be successful in your business, in your relationships, in your personal goals? Maybe you think you need to create a schedule and stick to it. Maybe you think you need to work hard and never give up. Maybe you think you need to write down your goals…
Read MoreCreating Summertime Family Fun
Personality Style Counts! Summer vacations are upon us! How do you plan your child’s activities for the summer? Is everyone off to camp or spending the day at the local pool? Are you visiting local parks or exploring a museum? The unstructured days of summer sound heavenly, but sometimes the end result falls short of the…
Read MoreMake summertime–reading time
Make Reading a Summer Adventure Summer is here! Planning to relax and chill out? Worried about keeping the kiddos entertained? Afraid they will be brain-dead from too much screen time by the time school starts back? Summer is a great time to encourage kids to spend time reading. Not only is it entertaining but…
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