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
The Power of Story
On January 1, 2016, we started reading The Magician’s Nephew for the umpteenth time. In the midst of grumpy kids who were tired from late nights, sugar-laden, and
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
Human Doings
Human Doings. Years ago I read that phrase and instantly fell in love with it. It became a fabulous way for me to remember that I am a
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