Author Archives: Debbie

Boundaries, Why We Need Them

It’s important to set boundaries It’s time for you to set some boundaries Make sure you set clear boundaries right from the start… Boundaries are becoming a hot topic for people today and the more we learn about them the … Continue reading

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Supporting a Great Cause

If you are looking for a great cause to support please read the letter below from my friend and colleague Alenka Tercic of www.sparklingkids.com   We are family just like any other – mother, father, 2 teenage daughters, a dog from … Continue reading

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Inner Wisdom or Inner Critic…How Do You Tell the Difference?

Get out of here fast! Take out your keys and go quickly to your car. These messages might sound similar – yet one feels urgent and produces fear, while the other feels important and suggests a guided action.  Both messages … Continue reading

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Learning Through Awkwardness

Anytime we learn something new there is a predictable cycle we will go through. This cycle starts with awkwardness which can immediately awaken feelings like self-doubt, fear, guilt or even our inner critic. When we are aware of how this … Continue reading

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Peak at Parenting Video, The Do-over

Have you ever wished you could take back what you just said and deliver it in a gentler or more positive fashion? Our kids benefit by being given an opportunity to choose better words, use their self-control and practice being … Continue reading

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Parenting Tools – Lessons From a Hammer

Have you ever tried to put in a screw with a hammer? It might be possible, but most would agree it will take some forethought, patience and creative thinking to make it happen.  In fact, many would reason, that it … Continue reading

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Aggression versus Assertion, Why Crossing the Line is So Easy

There is a fine line between assertively standing up for yourself and aggressively attacking. This is because the emotions that push us to stand up for something we believe in are the same ones that often make us overreact. When … Continue reading

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Three Things Every Parent Must Know!

Have you ever felt unsure of yourself as a parent?  Have you ever wondered if you are ‘doing it wrong’! When it comes to parenting there is a lot of pressure to be at our best, to raise happy, healthy … Continue reading

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To Believe, or Not To Believe….That is the Question

The more I learn about beliefs, the more I wonder why we’re not taught more about them in grade school.  My guess is, the education system as a whole doesn’t necessarily believe or fully understand this area of study so … Continue reading

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Parenting Challenges, What To Do When You Stop Liking Your Child

Over the years I have had many parents confess to me that while they definitely love their child with all their heart, they are currently in a space where they do not like them. This is a distressing place to … Continue reading

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