Years ago I attended a class by Jodie Palmer on creating a family mission statement. She asked the question, “How does it feel?” repeatedly. She kept asking it
Dreams Can Come True
A Million Miles Away is a powerful story of growth mindset, working hard, sacrifice, making dreams come true, AND SO MUCH MORE! You must watch it! You will
Releasing Shame
Shame is a heavy emotion that buries our hearts and minds in a thick, stinky quagmire where we can't see truth or move forward with power. My guess
Listening to Build Connection
One of the most challenging aspects of being human is dealing with and processing our wide-range of emotions. I think it is even more challenging to help someone else deal
Describe What You See
Praise is a two-edged sword. It encourages, builds, and affirms while at the same time it can create anxiety, be experienced as manipulation, or create doubt in the
The Decisive Element
When I learned of Haim Ginott’s work while studying Developmental Psychology, my heart was changed – my perspective on childhood, human relationships, and the possibilities of family life