“Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” Buddha, philosopher “She seemed to spend a lot of time blaming herself for her injury…” Jennifer, a thirty three year old, dental hygienist, had been a star …
Ah, parenting. Isn’t it one of the most rewarding jobs and relationships of your life time? Did you know how wonderful this was really going to be before you had kids? Your child hangs on your every word, following all …
“You don’t develop courage by being happy in your relationships everyday. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity.” – Epicurus, philosopher “They are all about relationships…starting with myself…” Bonnie’s original call was to ask me if I …
“I think every person has their own identity and beauty. Everyone being different is what is really beautiful. If we were all the same, it would be boring.” – Tila Tequila, model “It’s the ‘look’ they give me when I …
“Money cannot buy peace of mind. It cannot heal ruptured relationships, or build meaning into a life that has none.” – Richard M. DeVos, businessman “I’m embarrassed at how much income I have and how poorly I manage it.” …
“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” – John F. Kennedy, U.S. President I just don’t love him anymore… Giselle was a tall, statuesque woman, a child immigrant to Canada from the one of the African …
“If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it dance!” – George Bernard Shaw, Playwright I want my real family back.. Tara was a talkative, fourteen year old with green, sparkling eyes and …
“Punishment may make us obey the orders we are given, but at best it will only teach an obedience to authority, not a self-control which enhances our self-respect. – Bruno Bettelheim, Psychiatrist He is pushing my buttons… Ed was …
Coaching, mentoring, leading, counseling are forms of parenting. Most people would agree there is a common thread running through coaching, mentoring, managing, leading and even counseling. These are all attempts to influence or change in some way someone else’s behaviour. …
Self-Parenting – Empowers You to Grow Self-Affirming Children! The only clue we have is the modelling our parents gave us. Parenting is an enormous responsibility and most of us desire the very best for our offspring but as we all …