I was reading Amy Poehler’s biography, “Yes, Please!” and she talked about a moment of awareness in middle school that I loved and have been sharing with my summer camp girls. I’m roughly paraphrasing, but it was something like, “I realized I was never going to be the girl who turned heads, the girl all … Read more…
How to avoid becoming an exploding doormat I’m not ready for summer to end. So here I sit, in a redwood grove, listening to birds and nothing else, soaking up one last day with no plans, no agenda, no rushing, no calls, no texts, no shopping, no car pools, aaahhhhhhh. My teenagers didn’t want to … Read more…
You are going to think I’m weird You are going to think I’m weird but since I just talked with my Launching Girl Leaders about your weirdness being an important sign, coming from your essence, I figure I should let my freak flag fly and tell you, I actually like going to funerals. I have … Read more…
and goal setting for parents, too! Last month I got to spend 10 days traveling around England with my teenage son. It was so great to have that one on one time with him, exploring castles and cathedrals, seeing historical sights and beautiful architecture, and visiting wonderful friends. This trip was my son’s dream come … Read more…
and minding my own business. My kids are driving me crazy. I am listening to them ARUGE and BICKER about the most mundane, annoying things. Now that I have two teenagers in the house, I expected our conversations to become more interesting, sophisticated even. Rarely have our dinner conversations been intellectually inspiring but I kinda hoped we … Read more…
Make your life easier by avoiding these two parenting traps. Strong-willed kids know what they want and they feel determined to get it. Your opinion is heard, but just doesn’t carry as much weight as it does for a child who loves to please. Strong-willed kids like to learn experientially (just because you TELL them the … Read more…
You might be asking your brain to hold on to too many things. Watch the video below and try this trick to eliminate overwhelm and take more effective action. It’s a busy time of year, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. 10 Powerful Questions 5 Questions every morning to give you clarity and intention. 5 … Read more…
Do this one thing today to help create more cooperative kids and happier parents. There is one thing you can do today to have happier, more responsible, self-confident kids. PRAISE THEM. I don’t just mean “You are a great kid” or other general statements. I mean specific, timely, honest praise that gets you more of … Read more…
Kids, Stress, Technology and BUFFERING? Our bodies are designed to live outside, moving constantly, with very little noise and external input distracting our brain. Once a year MAYBE a stampede of animals would go by and cause a ruckus or a group of travelers might come through. The thought of living in one place with … Read more…
5 Questions every morning to give you clarity and intention.
5 Questions every evening to give you satisfaction and gratitude.
This is the best way to get you in the driver’s seat of your life.