Video, 5 Patterns of Self-Destruction

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Debbie

The BIG 5 are patterns of self-destruction that start with common thoughts or feelings like; self-doubt, uncertainty, worry, fear or guilt then lead us to a point of total despair. They decrease our ability to perform, drain our energy and … Continue reading →

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Turning Name Calling into a Positive Experience

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Debbie

Listening to kids put each other down (whether they are both yours or not) can be disturbing for a parent. This fun & easy tool can help you turn situations like that into a positive, relationship building experience – which … Continue reading →

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Measuring Up, How Do You Do It?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Debbie

Have you ever found yourself sitting in a group of people wondering why they seem to have it all together, while you, truth be told, do not? Do you worry that if others looked more closely at your life they … Continue reading →

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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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Personal Power, Making it Part of Your Every Day World

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Debbie

What would a powerful You look like? How would you recognize her? Is there someone who comes to mind when you ask yourself this question? Every one of us has personal power at our disposal, but few of us use … 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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Building Confidence, A Starting Point For Standing In Your Power

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Debbie

Have you ever experienced a situation where you felt fantastic…like you’re on top of the world? In that moment you know you can handle whatever life throws your way… no matter how hard it throws it. It’s a wonderful feeling … 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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