Archive for August, 2007

Effective Parenting…An Inside Job

The face of a child can say it all, especially the mouth part of the face.  (Deep Thoughts By Jack Handy)

So what’s WRONG with that kid, anyway?  She’s aggressive, bossy, hyper, and sometimes so outspoken that you are convinced that you need to be saving for law school (or bail) now.  You aren’t [...]

What Are You Tolerating?

Well, isn’t that a loaded question?  What are you tolerating, really?  I’m not talking about just your unbearable cranky neighbor, or that little issue of an unfulfilling career.  What about the broken screen door that irritates you each time you go into the back yard, or the disorganized coat closet that rains clutter down on [...]

Are You A Cool Whip Mom (or Dad)?

I’m trying very hard to refine my skills as a coach by implementing "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz.  One of the agreements to have with youself,  to release stress and increase wellness, is to not take anything personally.  This one agrerement alone can alleviate the majority of one’s suffering, if mastered.  As a [...]