Do you ever come home from a long day at work and find yourself worrying about a minor mistake instead of connecting with your family? I have a little bit of a perfectionist streak, because when I make a misstep, I just can’t let it go. It worries me while we’re eating dinner. Nags at…
Are you still picking out your toddler’s clothes? You don’t have to! Let your kid take over that task and save yourself some time (and arguing) in the morning. My youngest daughter has been choosing her own clothes since she turned two, and there are two key wardrobe decisions that allow her to do this….
Five positive interactions to every one negative interaction – that’s the magic ratio that produces happy couples. This magical rule doesn’t only apply to couples – it’s just as relevant with co-workers or kids! With the five positive to one negative ratio in mind, think about your day. When I think about an average day…
A quiet hotel room with a comfortable bed, fresh sheets and no kids to wake you up at 3 am. It’s every parent’s dream. Except, you toss and turn and wake up feeling exhausted. All that peace and quiet, but no sleep – what gives?! It’s not just an annoying air conditioner or the heater kerthunking…
If you’re a professional today, you need to be a writer! You have to improve your writing skills to advance your career. Don’t believe me? Did you know that an estimated 269 billion emails are sent every day? And the world sends 18.7 billion texts every day. The average professional sends 40 emails a…