“The life you have left is a gift. Cherish it. Enjoy it now, to the fullest. Do what matters, now.” ― Leo Babauta What matters to you in the New Year? What stands out as the most important thing to accomplish, focus on or plan for? I’m not one for resolutions. For me, … [Read more...] about 4 Starting Points to Help Set Priorities
Parenting
5 Keys to Understanding our Response Ability
The dictionary defines the word responsibility as a state or fact of being answerable, accountable, or responsible; of being reliable or dependable; morally right or legally required. “With great power comes great responsibility.”—Spiderman In my coaching world, … [Read more...] about 5 Keys to Understanding our Response Ability
What We Learned from a Missing Frying Pan
Many years ago my favorite non-stick frying pan disappeared from its usual place in the kitchen and I could not find it for the life of me. For more than a week I looked everywhere: in the oven, in the pantry, under the island, in the cabinets, under the sink and even in the … [Read more...] about What We Learned from a Missing Frying Pan
Second Child Syndrome, Birth Order and Personality
We've all heard it before: "you just have second child syndrome" or "leave her alone, she's just suffering from middle child syndrome." But how accurate is the "second child syndrome?" Does it really affect birth order and personality? Is it a real "syndrome?"Alfred Adler, an … [Read more...] about Second Child Syndrome, Birth Order and Personality
Toddler to Hulk in .3 seconds
Everyone loves a good tantrum right? I know I do! Very often I want to throw myself on the floor, scream at the top of my lungs and bash my head repeatedly on the tiled surface, an urge which, scarily, seems to overcome me quite regularly. For example, the urge will rear its ugly … [Read more...] about Toddler to Hulk in .3 seconds