If technology seems to be eating away your time and your attention, this series of Facebook posts I shared in February and March, 2019 are GREAT resources for you! I spend day after day working with amazing people – teens, young adults, parents and couples – who are all struggling to sleep, focus, connect and feel heard in their relationships. ...[ read more ]
"Don't Make Assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life." Don Miguel Ruiz Welcome October! It’s hard to believe that summer is long gone, and we are all...[ read more ]
Get Smart Boot Camp #4: The Encouragement! Last week we talked about I/Thou relationship with our kids. Instead of seeing your teen or young adult (or anyone for that matter!) as an “It”…a label, a need…a project…a burden…an extension of your value…I laid down the challenge to be intentionally in I/Thou relationships with our kids. It’s a small yet powerful...[ read more ]
Get Smart Boot Camp for Parents #2: 3 Hacks for Success The beginning of the school year seems to appear out of nowhere. Stores display signs for Back to School sales. Schools send a mountain of welcome emails and calendars. The dull thud of reality can hit pretty hard, especially if school has been a place that has challenged every...[ read more ]
Get Smart… 30 Days of Stepping Forward into A New School Year! Click HERE for your Get Smart Calendar Welcome to August! When I was an educator, I called it the “longest Sunday night” because of the anticipation the month held for the new school year. Parents, students and educators all seem to understand the rhythm of the year. Backpacks...[ read more ]