Something I do as an Organization Development professional and a Life Coach is journaling. Not so much that I become a navel-gazing moron, but I write down enough so I can sort things out in my head. All OD pros do it. We’re taught to journal as part of the training. It becomes second nature … Continue reading Journaling the Journey: Writing Makes Everything Better
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How to get Back on Track after a Shouting Match
I wrote this article for AFineParent.com and it was published this week. I am so, so proud of this piece. It's not just for parents, though! It's for anyone who has ever had a disagreement with their spouse, friend, sibling, or co-worker. The steps here are things I use as an organization development consultant when … Continue reading How to get Back on Track after a Shouting Match
Daddy Loves Me Best: When you aren’t the parent they want
Look at this face. Isn't the sweetest boy you've ever seen? But you would never guess that underneath those good looks there lurks a heart of stone. Every child does it to every parent and there is nothing we can do about it. It's a "phase." The phase when your sweet little angel wants only … Continue reading Daddy Loves Me Best: When you aren’t the parent they want
Homework Without The Yelling
The yelling starts about 20 minutes after we get home. Coats are hung. Bags are put away. Playing and decompressing from school and the tram ride home has begun. But there is homework still to do. And, thus, The Yelling. We both yell, my son and I. Him with indignation, me with anger, both of … Continue reading Homework Without The Yelling