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tc.2017-11-20The Oxygen Mask Rule
Here's why self-sacrifice doesn't work for parents OR kids...
2017-11-17WordWatch: “Should/Shouldn’t”
Are you being "should upon"?
2017-11-15Driving With the Brakes On
Don't try harder, resist less.
2017-11-13The Cast Party
If life is like a play, here's how to make it more like a comedy than a tragedy...
2017-11-10“I Didn’t Sign Up For This!”
Don't settle for a parenthood that is merely tolerable.
2017-11-08Goodness Is Inspired, Not Required
When you're free, it feels good to do good.
2017-11-06WordWatch: “Always/Never”
"Never say never" is good advice -- sometimes but not always...
2017-11-03PREsponsive Parenting
Behind every "good" child is a (p)responsive parent.
2017-11-01The One Choice You Always Have
Have you ever really considered what it takes to love unconditionally?
2017-10-30Patience vs. Presence
If being "patient" feels like self-sacrifice, here's a better option...
2017-10-27Life Is Messy... Get Over It!
Messiness is next to Happiness.
2017-10-25What Makes Kids So Wonderful?
HInt: It's the same thing that makes YOU wonderful!
2017-10-23Seeing the Forest for the Trees
In the big picture... All Is Well.
2017-10-20From REactive to PROactive
To stop parenting on auto-pilot, start parenting on purpose.
2017-10-18Two Kinds of Responsibility (Part 2)
How to pivot from false responsibility (blame) to the real thing.
2017-10-16Two Kinds of Responsibility
One word with two contradictory meanings. No wonder people get confused!
2017-10-13Relieving Time Pressure
Hint: It's entirely make believe and has no power except that which you give it!
2017-10-10Love Notes To Myself
You can send messages to the future.
2017-10-08The Shadow of a Doubt
Fear of disapproval is an indicator of self-judgment. Let it go.
2017-10-05Confidently Uncertain
If you're willing to defy logic, you can use this tactic to help your kids feel more secure.