When working with a new business client, I always ask “who is your ideal client?” The answer I hear most often is, “anyone who will pay me” or I’m given a varied and unconnected list of client profiles. It’s no wonder that people have issues with client retention, when they …
READ MOREIn this audio, Laura shares why it’s important to know which standards are most important, and how to admit that you’re not good at some aspects of parenting–and it’s ok.…
READ MOREHave you ever started off the season with Hallmark expectations and ended the holidays in a mountain of stress and flared tempers? The truth is we are so busy “doing” the season we forget about how we are “being.” To make matters worse, we don’t think about the impact our …
READ MOREWe often parent based on our behavioral style, not our children’s. Children have a behavioral style that is distinct to them, and as parents we need to be aware of what that is, and how our children show up, so we can encourage their natural talents.…
READ MOREAs children we frequently imagine ourselves in different occupations during our playtime – a fireman, a teacher, an astronaut, a mechanic, a ballerina, or a doctor to name a few – as a fun way to explore our interests. Then we grow up, stop playing, and go to school to …
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It’s happened to every parent. You’re at a restaurant or store with your child, they want something and you say “No.” The next thing you know, your kid is throwing a tantrum and making a scene. How you handle this outburst will determine your integrity with your word and …
READ MOREWhen you set a goal for something you want, you may have experienced an internal conflict that said something like “you shouldn’t want that,” and that conflict caused you to lose momentum. The constant pull between what you “want” and what you “should do” can be exhausting. In this video …
READ MOREThe ability to convey your thoughts and feelings are not dependent on how you do it. There have been quietly powerful people throughout history (for example, Mother Theresa or Ghandi) so it’s important not to equate the two. For you to truly express yourself you must stay true to what’s …
READ MOREIt’s easy to get caught up in a moment, and miss the opportunity to enjoy what’s happening around us. In this video, Laura shares a personal story about feeling frustrated, and how she identified the experience she really wanted with her family.…
READ MOREMost parents have the best intentions supporting their kids athletic interests – they drive to daily practices and endure countless weekends sitting through all types of weather watching games. Many parents cheer enthusiastically from the bleachers or their chairs, however more and more parents are aggressively coaching their kids from …
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