Category Archives: Parenting

Discipline versus Punishment, How are They Different and Why is This Important?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Debbie

Did you know that how you interact with your child on a daily basis can have a greater impact on his success in life than any extra-curricular activities you put him in? Did you know that one, healthy, positive and … Continue reading →

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Parenting Confidence – An Oxymoron or A Wonderful Possibility?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Debbie

There is a lot pressure put on us as parents – both from ourselves and from others. We want to be great parents. We want to have great kids. But, we don’t want to need help in order to do … Continue reading →

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Peak at Parenting – Modeling a Genuine apology

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Debbie

Watch on Youtube: http://youtu.be/zqBObhRFNsA

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Raising Leaders

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Debbie

Here’s a guest blog I did for JBFsaleblog.com Anyone can boss people around…but not everyone will be a great boss. If we focus on the qualities that separate an ordinary boss from a really great boss and then apply them … Continue reading →

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A Resilient Reminder

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Debbie

  R = Respect; treat yourself like the worthy, incredible person that you are… stand up for yourself & know you are great, no matter where others pretend that you rate E = Explore Options; recognize that there are many … Continue reading →

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January Jones & I talk Break Free Parenting – Successimo Blogtalkradio

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Debbie

Listen to internet radio with Ms January Jones on Blog Talk Radio

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Parent Power: What it is and why it’s important we know about it

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Debbie

Parent Power is the authority given to us as parents to enforce rules and boundaries with our children in order to teach them right from wrong. It gives us permission to get things done using the power of our position … Continue reading →

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Name Calling: How parents and teachers can use it to their benefit

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Debbie

People love to poke fun at one another and will often resort to name calling to express how they are feeling. This activity is not always a bad thing and can actually be quite fun. It is a form of … Continue reading →

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Girl Talk with Marlo Interview

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Debbie

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/girltalkwithmarlo/2011/10/22/break-free-of-parenting-pressures Marlo Boux chatted with me on her show Girl Talk with Marlo about the pressures parents face and what they can do to eliminate some of the stress.  It’s 30 minutes… just click on the link above and enjoy

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Guest Blog, Over Parenting Verses Guidance

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Debbie

Guest Blog by: Debra Beck I have been reading a lot of different articles about over-parenting or “helicopter parenting” and thought it might be a topic that warrants a discussion.  I believe that if parents are always there to pick … Continue reading →

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