I recently got an email from a former student of mine who is now in college (yep feeling pretty old right about now…) asking me to give her some tips on working with Middle School students. As I was writing down some ideas that work in the classroom… I thought hey…these are good tips for […]
How to Love Your Husband (when he’s not acting lovable!)
So, I say to Derrick last night, “You know you irritate me sometimes. What can I do about that?” Derrick said, “Get over yourself.” He is so helpful. So, I say, “What about sex.” Derrick, “Yes, sex is helpful.” Me: “How is it helpful?” Derrick: “Sex solves everything.” Me: “This conversation is irritating me. […]
How important is it for my kids to fit in?
And how much should I sacrifice to make it happen? I clearly remember the day my older daughter learned to climb the ladder of the play set in our back yard. She had just turned two, and I remember thinking, “There she goes!” It was another step on her road to independence, and I realized […]
Simple changes for relational success: “Making it about me (at least once and awhile!)”
Sorry to point out the women readers with this topic, but really women need to learn this truth. “You” are a very important part of any relationship, and without your “you” working very well, the “we” will never work…it always takes at least two healthy “I’s” to make a healthy “we.” I say “authentic” self-care […]
Simple changes for relational success: “Using the ‘F’ word”
Think really quick about the last time you apologized to a co-worker, a spouse, a child, or anybody really…what did that other person say after you said “sorry.” Ninety-five percent of the people come up with: “that’s ok.” Really?… “that’s ok.” It is ok that I just hurt you? OK to invalidate my whole attempt […]
Simple changes for relational success: “When you mess up, fess up”
Happy New Year! A time for looking back to learn from mistakes, and a time to look ahead to better, more fulfilling relationships in 2014! We are all in relationships: no matter if you are single, married, a parent, or any other walk of life, none of us are islands to ourselves. No matter how […]