The Dog Park Theory for Management and Parenting

Oct 4, 2018 | Leadership & Career Development, Parenting

When our family added our wonderful dog Ginger to our home, I voraciously read dog-training books. I have also been known to plow through parenting books for good tips and advice. Managerial and leadership books, same thing. I love to read and I love good...

College: The Best Days of Our Lives?

Sep 6, 2018 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Parenting

My youngest child started college a few weeks ago. I’ve heard so many adults say, “Enjoy it. Those are the best years of your life.” Although my college years were particularly fantastic, it wouldn’t say much about the rest of my life if those were the best years....

The Empty Nest

Aug 23, 2018 | Parenting | 2 comments

I’m writing this post ahead of time because on the day that it’s sent out I will be moving my youngest child into his college dorm. Two days after that move-in, my husband and I will drive away, get on a plane, and come home to an empty nest. It will be the first time...

Fully Present

Aug 16, 2018 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Parenting | 2 comments

When my first child was born, I was so overwhelmed and stressed out that I found it difficult to be fully present in the moment. Over time I got better at it, but I found that motherhood and its demands made it very difficult to be emotionally present. My mind was...

The One Thing You Should Stop Doing If You Want To Raise Happy, Successful Kids

Jul 19, 2018 | Parenting

This post was originally published in mindbodygreen on June 26, 2016. *** We all have basic expectations of our children, such as good manners, following house rules, and meeting moderate academic requirements. That makes good sense and leads to relatively...

The Dad Advantage

Jun 14, 2018 | Parenting

This weekend is Father’s Day. Since my father lives many states away, I won’t be spending this day with him. Yet his influence in my life has little to do with a daylong celebration once a year. When I think about the influences in my life and the people who gave me...