Parents, Don't Fuel it. Defuse it. Let’s face it – sibling spats are a part of life. In fact, sibling rivalry is not only inevitable, it’s a healthy way for kids to learn how to compromise and navigate relationships. But on the downside, the constant bickering can also wreak havoc on Mom’s nerves. While even the occasional disagreement is normal, and even healthy, true sibling fighting is a highly emotional issue that can negatively impact family relationships, even into the adult years. So, why can’t our children just get … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Parents in the Arts
They say art is a way of life...but can you live it? There are people who have spent their lifetime making sacrifices for their art. Why not do the same for our children, our businesses and our ideal way of life? The "struggling artist" very often gets a bad reputation for being poor, irresponsible, or unclear about what their priorities should be. But consider for a moment what we can learn from this generation's artist. Take away the desire to "make money" and replace it with the desire to "make art" and you'll see exactly how … [Read more...]
It’s Back to School Week! (How are you holding up there, Mom?
We are Moms. It's our job to be emotional. Let's take off our business hats and focus on the kids this week. Since we are our own bosses, we can absolutely make that decision if we want to ...and commit to it....guilt free! (Its one of the many perks to being self-employed). Now that we've established that, lets get back to the kids. For many, its back to school week! Whether you send your kids to public school, private school, or home school- we have each chosen what we believe is the best method for educating our children and … [Read more...]
Meet Film and TV Celebrity Mom, Kaitlin Olson!
A Mom is a Mom is a Mom... But my favorite kind of mom is one with a sense of humor. Which is why I am over the moon about having a good laugh with my dear friend, Kaitlin Olson on the show. You know her from her hit television comedy series, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia on FX, or from her recurring roles on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Meet the Marks, The Drew Carey Show, Miss Match and countless others. Yep, she's a celebrity, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't proud to know her although not for the reason you might think. If there is … [Read more...]
Tough Love
Don't Kid Yourself If you feel like you are always working...but never reallyaccomplishing anything... it may be because you arePROCRASTINATING... which is usually masqueraded by something that SEEMS like work, but is really just a facade for self-sabotage. Don't Freak Out, Just Fix it. Whether in a corporate office, or a home office, there is always a mess to clean up --something unexpected that might temporarily throw you off of your perfectly planned schedule. This is inevitable... this is life. Take a good look … [Read more...]
The New Age of Equality
How do you measure FULFILLMENT? The feminine revolution has allowed us to be eitherbreadwinners --OR-- caregivers... or even some combination of both. When we first made the decision to work at home, we were willing to make sacrifices... but are we still committed to living a simpler life? Maybe its time we change our definition of success. A Reassessment of the Family Narrative The "new equality" is no longer exclusive to gender roles. RealEQUALITY means valuing FAMILY just as much as Career.The truth is that career and … [Read more...]
The Power of Paradigms
Dream + Action = Results That --right there-- is the formula to innovation. THAT'S IT! Funnel everything through that puppy and you will reach your destination EVERY TIME. It is a mathematical certainty. If you are missing ANY PART of the equation above, you WILL NOT REACH your desired outcome. Period. DREAM: Without a clear vision, you will not know where you are going. You may be working hard, performing a lot of ACTIONS (while becoming exhausted in the process) but if your DREAM has holes in it, you WILL NOT reach your desired … [Read more...]
