Jan 14

Open Access to Social Media Is Irresponsible Parenting

From a neurological perspective, the logical side of our brains do not develop until we are in our mid-20’s. As parents, if we give our kids access to social media and do not monitor their usage, we are expecting our kids to act responsibly when their brains are not developed …

Jan 6

Action Steps for Managers Looking for Faster Results Q1

It’s that time of the year again—time to reflect on last year and take action on your plan for 2020. If you want to hit the ground running with your team in Q1, follow these four simple tips to get results faster:

1. What allows and prevents – Look back at

Dec 26

Work Smarter Not Harder (repost)

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 …

Dec 23

Laura Owns Her Truth About Being a Parent (audio)

In 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.…

Dec 12

5 Ways To Screw Up Your Kids During the Holidays

Have 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 …

Dec 10

Technology at home – you set the standard by what you allow

As parents, it is our job to teach our kids how to interact and show up in the world. In this video, Laura explains how she limits the use of devices at home to help her children learn to communicate more effectively.…

Nov 26

Trouble Getting Your Kids To Listen? Why Your Parenting Style Isn’t Working

We 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.…

Nov 19

Stop Looking For Passion In Your Work: 6 Steps to Finding Purpose and Fulfillment In Your Career

As 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 …

Nov 14

5 Reasons You Should NOT Be Giving in to Your Kid’s Tantrums

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 …

Nov 12

What to do When Going on Vacation Feels Like Another Job

Have you ever had one of those vacations where it just felt like work? Your family was out having fun, and you spent countless hours fixing meals, and keeping all the activities running smoothly. It doesn’t have to be this way!

In this video, Laura shares a personal story about …