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TBT: It’s Tough to be Eight (or Four, or Twelve)
It is easy for parents to forget what it’s like to be a kid. It’s easy to forget…
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Declare Your Independence
For most of us, our existence is dependent upon working to earn a living. The vast majority of us are not…
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I.I.W.I.I.
It’s Monday morning. This could be a disappointing reality for you, or a fantastic reality for others. Either way…
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TBT: Hooray for the Strong-willed Child
When people tell me that they have a “strong-willed” child, I tell them…
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Are You Ready for a Challenge? (It’s scary…)
Let’s be brief and to the point. Every single one of us has an idea about what could improve our…
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It’s Not You; It’s Me
As we approach the end to another school year, some of us are more reflective than others. That usually depends…
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Don’t Trust Your Labeling Instincts
“Your eyes can deceive you; don’t trust them.” (Obi-Wan Kenobi) Among the most destructive labels we can apply to our kids are those having to do with their perceived disobedience. We see their bad behavior, we watch them openly defy our authority, and we call them “rebellious,”or “defiant,”or “out of control.” If we believe this […]
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It’s Your Move
The biggest barrier to creating the great relationships we crave most has always been, and will always be, our fear. We are all, at varying levels…
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United Airlines didn’t respond; they reacted
Last week I mentioned that what we do at ScreamFree is teach people how to pause, so they can respond more…
