It’s not easy turning someone down when they ask you for a date. Here are some of the best ways to gracefully and politely turn down a date with no hurt feelings from either parties. It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. Authenticity, empathy, and compassion can guide you to ... Read More
March 15, 2016 SHARE 
Today’s Youth and Sandbox Politics
Several years ago, during Arianna Huffington’s Shadow Convention, I was on a CNN political panel addressing the cynicism of teen voters. I learned from that experience that teens have defaulted their participation in politics. Today, when teenagers tell me that they feel cynical about the ... Read More
March 7, 2016 SHARE
Influencing Personality Types
Every mother knows that when she looks at her child in the nursery for the very first time, something in his personality is already on display: whether he’s active or quiet, shy or introverted, extraverted or anxious, passive or aggressive. You can observe these characteristics right away. And, as ... Read More
March 2, 2016 SHARE
Parenting with Patience
Your child wants to be seen and heard. When you demonstrates patience, you are also giving your child the message that he is valued and validated. And when you lose patience, you can create stress and frustration for your child. The benefits of modeling patience Children model what they see, ... Read More
February 26, 2016 SHARE
Why Your Child Needs Her Own Space
As your adolescent moves through the teenage years, she is also moving toward individuation. As a result, she will test herself against her environment every step of the way. This is how your child grows from adolescence into adulthood. And, that development requires down time, private time, and a ... Read More
