I did a couple of experiments not too long ago, one at a speaking event and another on a conference call for work. The results had everything to do with the power of attitude, and the findings will help make your home an awesome place to live.
Dec
16
2011
Difficult Teens
“Wendy, I am struggling right now with my oldest daughter. It is heart breaking for me and I am struggling with being angry. When my daughter IS sweet, I don’t even want to be lovely with her because I am so worn out, hurt and offended by her [earlier behavior]. I know that is not right, but I am struggling to get through it…”
Dec
07
2011
Terribly Helpful Two-Year-Olds
We think 2-year-olds are terrific, not terrible. Include them in your everyday life. You may have to put up with a few shells in the egg bowl, but is that really a big deal?
Nov
21
2011
12 Ideas for a Smoother Day
I’ve got some tips for busy moms, tips that help stretch the number of minutes in a day. We need all the help we can get to help our day run more smoothly. Here are some of my favorites.
Oct
31
2011
Do We Celebrate Halloween?
Wendy and I get this question a lot. Do we celebrate Halloween? We have a roundabout answer: well, not really.
Oct
09
2011
Steve Jobs’ Greatest Accomplishment
A biographer spent time with Steve Jobs in his final days. He referred to Jobs’ most important accomplishment. His answer may surprise you.
Sep
29
2011
Child Training Takes Practice
Educators call it “role playing,” soldiers call it “war games,” the Bible calls it “training.” We call it “practicing” because that’s exactly what it is.
Sep
22
2011
Troubled Teens? We Think They’re Awesome
While most would say teens are “troubled,” “hormonal,” or at least “rebellious,” we think the perspective is skewed. Frankly, we think teens are awesome.
