People are fond of saying they “support” their kids. What exactly does that mean? Does it mean they defend them no matter what they do? That they attend all their school functions or athletic events? Maybe it’s quite literal and their 30 year old is bunking on their couch! As with most things, balance and perspective are needed. Here’s why. (read more…)

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Everything, if you want to capture a person’s attention or make a good impression. Here’s how a large national company dropped the ball. (read more…)

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I am a very open person. Wear my heart on my sleeve. I remember a waiter, watching my face while he read off the dessert list, advised me never to play poker. That’s how obvious my emotions can be. I have always been right “out there” with my feelings. At times I have questioned whether or not this is good as a mom. (read more…)

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This story may leave you wondering if I simply think too much. I do. But I think it’s probably true that all of us could give a little more thought to the affect our own attitudes can have on a child.

I was waiting in the dentist’s office this morning and a young boy, (read more…)

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What’s that saying about kindness (or some other virtue, I can’t recall) beginning at home. Does anyone remember? Well, you are probably familiar with the idea even if I don’t have the exact words. Everything begins at home. The good the bad and the ugly. (read more…)

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Hung around any teenagers lately? Here’s an interesting thing I’ve observed about some of them. If they don’t like someone or don’t want to do something, this, in their minds, is reason enough for the offensive person, assignment, job, etc. to simply go away. No, really.

If they don’t respect (read more…)

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