Category Archives: resources for parents

Why asking for help is one of the most genius things you can do!

As we have all figured out already, unfortunately none of us know everything. So we might as well not try to learn everything on our own and reinvent the wheel. ASK FOR HELP! Sometimes we get stubborn or we get arrogant … Continue reading

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Empowering kids to stretch themselves so they are flexible, resilient and brave!

We want our kids to learn to stretch themselves – to try new things. We want them to be flexible – to be able to deal with challenges and setbacks or not getting their way or with bad news. We … Continue reading

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The Power of Remembering Who is on Our Side

Close your eyes and picture the people you have in your life who support you, want what’s best for you and can give you ideas and suggestions.  These are your ‘human resources’.  When I work with kids right before they head … Continue reading

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Nothing shiny here!

Is it just me, or does Facebook make it look like everyone else has the PERFECT life: perfect kids, perfect house, perfect hair, perfect marriage, perfect travel itineraries, blah blah freakin’ blah?! As the saying goes, sometimes we compare our messy … Continue reading

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Put a fork in it, this turkey is BASTED!

The Holidays can be wonderful! Warm traditions, lovely memories, fun gatherings and of course perfect family togetherness.  Oh wait….this trips me up every year.  I seem to fall into the trap of thinking that I am supposed to create a perfect season for … Continue reading

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Goal Setting with the Family

Summer is a great time of year to have a family goal setting session. We all feel like we have little more time to plan and achieve goals plus sometimes we worry our kids are spending too much time relaxing … Continue reading

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The Power of Bystanders

When I teach bully proofing to classrooms, I remind kids that most of us are bystanders. On a given day few of us are bullied, few of us are bullying, but many of us are standing by while others are … Continue reading

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Coaching the Family Team!

Many parents step back from school involvement once the Middle School and High School years arrive. I recommend hanging in there in new ways. Though my days of being room mom, driving on field trips and making graveyard cakes for … Continue reading

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