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Seeing Eye-to-Eye
Yesterday we talked about our somewhat strange advice to rarely look your children in the eye. The power differential between a parent and child is so pronounced that, if we ever want them to open up and share their struggles, we …
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Rarely look ‘em in the eye
Among all the pieces of parenting advice I’ve ever given, the one that raises the most eyebrows (ahem) is…
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Give Yourself a Break
One of the saddest truths I know is this: We are our own harshest critics. Even if we are merely agreeing with the expectations of others, being overly critical of ourselves…
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Part of the Problem
While we all love to blame others for our unwanted circumstances, deep down we all have the same fear…
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Think or Sink
We all know the story of Thomas Edison’s perseverance in creating the lightbulb. He never failed, he just discovered 10,000 ways to not make…
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Vengeance is Mined
Whenever we feel rage, or righteous indignation, or a desire for revenge, it can seem as if we can’t help it. The emotions and desires are so…
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You are/are not an animal
Learning to represent yourself well, especially in difficult conversations, is among…
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Wisdom vs. Knowledge
A teacher can share her intelligence with you. You can attend school or read books to accumulate a vast body of knowledge. The internet gives…
