Well, here we are. It's the middle of August and school is threatening to start. Or is it? This time it's weird. My kids are going back to school, but at home, but they'll be in school. Plus, they are both moving up into new schools (omg I have a middle schooler and a high … Continue reading So this is Back to School
This article was originally entitled, The Power of 'And." AFineParent.com accepted the article and changed the title to the catchier "How to Go From a Buzzkill to a Top Motivator With One Simple Vocabulary Tweak." We’ve all had it said to us. You’re boss has said it. “You did really awesome on the project, … Continue reading How to Go From a Buzzkill to a Top Motivator With One Simple Vocabulary Tweak
This is part of a two piece series I did for a Positive Parenting Conference. It is FREE from May 22nd until May 26th. All the speakers are amazing and have really learned a lot about how to help my children become successful, happy, and intelligent adults. It is well worth your time. 10 Simple … Continue reading 10 Simple Tools from Parenting and Psychology Experts that will Make You a Better Parent
One of my latest gigs was to help out Sumitha Bhandarkar, the editor of AFineParent.com summarize some interview she did. These weren't just any interviews. These were interview with experts in the parenting field: Psychologists, Parentologists, Therapists, and Counselors. The talks were about everything from bullying to emotional intelligence to getting cooperation to how the … Continue reading 6 Simple Perspective Shifts that Will Transform Your Parenting
As I wrote before, I have a few New Year's goals. One I was saving to write about was building a deeper connection with my children. I've found that since we've moved back to America I am going about a thousand miles an hour and often the boys are left behind. Here are some ways … Continue reading 100 Ways to Connect with your Children
This article appears at A Fine Parent, the online parenting blogazine. ************** You know what they say about too much of a good thing? Yeah, that’s kind of what visiting grandparents is like for us. Every summer and winter holiday we go to the Midwest for a long visit with both sets of grandparents. My … Continue reading How to Make the Most of Visiting Grandparents who Love Spoiling Children
Something I do as an Organization Development professional and a Life Coach is journaling. Not so much that I become a navel-gazing moron, but I write down enough so I can sort things out in my head. All OD pros do it. We’re taught to journal as part of the training. It becomes second nature … Continue reading Journaling the Journey: Writing Makes Everything Better
When Mark was first assigned to the BIS in Basel I never dreamed how much living in Switzerland would change us. Other than the language barrier, I thought getting around there would be breeze. We would move in, live there for 2 years, and then just fly on back to the US. Easy-peasy. How different … Continue reading Switzerland has Ruined America for Me
This is an article I wrote that has been published on the site http://www.AFineParent.com. We all have have moments of anxiety. Here is how to help your child, and even yourself, through those anxious moments. How to Help Your Anxious Child Grow Up to Be a Happy Person by Malinda Carlson. (This article is part … Continue reading How to Help Your Anxious Child
This article was just published at AFineParent.com. I am thrilled to be a contributor to this web magazine and share my parenting experiences with all of you. How to Raise a Good Sport by Malinda Carlson. (This article is part of the Positive Parenting FAQ series. Get free article updates here.) Good game, high-5; Good … Continue reading How to Raise a Good Sport – especially when you have a competitive child.
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