Stop Arguing Start Listening

September 3, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

According to the Cambridge dictionary to argue means, “to disagree especially strongly and sometimes angrily in talking or discussing something.” If you read my article, “Are You Listening?” you might be noticing how well you really listen to others when they speak. Hopefully, you are practicing some of the insider tips in how to be […]

How Distracted Are You?

June 22, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

Have you ever tried speaking to someone who seemed too busy to really listen? Someone who doesn’t’ seem to really care? Maybe you encountered people who as soon as you mention you had a difficult day interrupts you and tells you how their day has been worse? They may have been looking at the phone, […]

What Did You Say? The words we use impact our children

February 20, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

Calling all educators and parents! Do you ever wonder why your students or child seem to make what “we” see as the same mistakes or have an endless negative attitude? Granted there can be many reasons for the repeated poor choices or continued difficulties, but experience has shown me time and time again we can […]

The “Texting Trap!”

January 7, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Just the other day, I was on the phone with someone who insisted on texting and not talking. I am a communicator and need to talk things out from time to time. If I’m not given this option, it is tempting to fall into the “Texting Trap” as what might seem to be the only […]

What Do Children Get When They Give During the Holidays?

December 4, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Does the holiday season sound something like this? I want, I want and I want more? Are there unopened toys or an abundance of stuff and a drought of value? We love our children and they love us so, how do we teach them the benefits of giving back to others? How do we encourage […]

Ways To Keep Your Sweet Trick-or-Treater From Becoming Sour!

October 6, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

Pacing the race of Halloween festivities is not always as swift as a witch on her broom. Children and adults alike can become very excited with thinking and planning about what to wear and who to be for Halloween. Often times the abundance of festivities, candy and parties seem to get lost in translation with […]

What is Self Awarness and How Can it Help Me? Insider Tip #2

June 11, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

“Insider Tip” #2- Self-Awareness: You may have read my how to set limits effectively and my “Insider Tip” #1-Proximity. As a follow up, I will share my “Insider Tip” #2 of developing your self-awareness.