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Tag: parenting

Boundaries & Power
One-Up, One-Down? Try One-With

When someone challenges, disagrees with or contradicts you, how do you respond?  Does your body tighten-up or gear-up? Do you withdraw, feel shame, get ...

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accountability
This Daily Practice Works Wonders

I recently asked a team of leaders what I could work on to become even more effective in my work with them. You know what they told ...

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communication skills
Icy Conditions and Repair Work
Driving home from a beautiful Christmas concert in the snow storm last weekend, we passed multiple spin-outs on the roads. Given the icy conditions, I ...
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attention
Hoping I Am Wrong
Recently my 18-year old step-daughter shared a compelling piece of wisdom with me that I want to pass on to you! You know those situations ...
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alignment
Getting Hearts and Words into Alignment
Last week, I shared the story of how my teenage daughter responded to a heartfelt apology from me with: “Whatever. I don’t care.” And how ...
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choice
Listening from the Heart
Have you ever let things go because you are kind and generous … but then later find yourself indignantly accusing that same person of not ...
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acceptance
Bittersweet Mourning
I know when a break-down is brewing. I start getting short and curt with people. I am irritable about things that normally don’t bother me. ...
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awareness
Has Anyone Ever Been Embarrassed By You?
Yesterday I dropped off my daughter at summer tennis lessons, went to pay the fee, and found out that I would be charged a $45 ...
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Boundaries & Power
One-Up, One-Down? Try One-With

When someone challenges, disagrees with or contradicts you, how do you respond?  Does your body tighten-up or gear-up? Do you withdraw, feel shame, get ...

Read more
accountability
This Daily Practice Works Wonders

I recently asked a team of leaders what I could work on to become even more effective in my work with them. You know what they told ...

Read more
communication skills
Icy Conditions and Repair Work
Driving home from a beautiful Christmas concert in the snow storm last weekend, we passed multiple spin-outs on the roads. Given the icy conditions, I ...
Read more
attention
Hoping I Am Wrong
Recently my 18-year old step-daughter shared a compelling piece of wisdom with me that I want to pass on to you! You know those situations ...
Read more
alignment
Getting Hearts and Words into Alignment
Last week, I shared the story of how my teenage daughter responded to a heartfelt apology from me with: “Whatever. I don’t care.” And how ...
Read more
choice
Listening from the Heart
Have you ever let things go because you are kind and generous … but then later find yourself indignantly accusing that same person of not ...
Read more
acceptance
Bittersweet Mourning
I know when a break-down is brewing. I start getting short and curt with people. I am irritable about things that normally don’t bother me. ...
Read more
awareness
Has Anyone Ever Been Embarrassed By You?
Yesterday I dropped off my daughter at summer tennis lessons, went to pay the fee, and found out that I would be charged a $45 ...
Read more

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