Aug 23

Parenting Corner – My son hates camp

Q. My son is at overnight camp for two weeks and after 3 days wants to come home. He is totally miserable but I think it’s important he stick it out, while my husband wants to let him come home. What do we do?

A. Great question! This is a …

Aug 21

Purposeful parenting

Purposeful parenting involves setting–and enforcing–standards.…

Aug 14

What is on your highlight reel?

Take time each day to appreciate what shows up in your social media highlight reel and avoid comparing your life to others.…

Aug 7

Asking is not confrontation

It’s important to understand that confrontation is what you bring to a conversation; it doesn’t already exist there.…

Aug 6

In the Office: I need work-life balance

Q.  I enjoy my job but currently work 60-80 hours a week so I decided to give my notice for better work-life balance.  The problem is the opportunities that interest me are high-level and I can’t imagine they would require less hours, but that’s not sustainable for me.  What can …

Jul 31

How to be more direct when it’s not natural for you

If you find yourself using passive phrases (if you could, maybe, if it’s not too much trouble, etc.) when asking a question, you need to learn how to be more direct in a way that is natural for you. …

Jul 26

Parenting Corner – Our kids are miserable at our summer house!

Q. We decided to buy the summer house we’ve always dreamed about and our 14 and 16-year-old kids are miserable.  My oldest daughter (a new driver) is driving home 2 hours twice a week to work a summer job and to be with her friends.  I’m against it but feel …

Jul 24

Ask for what you want at work

Don’t assume your boss or co-workers know what you want. Be specific and ask!…

Jul 19

Parenting Corner – Teaching self responsibility (re-post)

Q. I have three kids, ages 6, 9 and 12; how can I empower each of them to be self responsible?

A. Great question!  Empowerment begins at home by creating opportunities for your kids to have greater responsibility and to set standards for themselves.  Household chores are an ideal way …

Jul 17

Be specific about what you want

When you’re asking questions, learn to be specific about what you ask so you get the answer you need.…