The number one rule when venting to friends and family, or asking for advice about our problems is this: don’t ever ask the other person what you should do. Napoleon Hill once said, “The number one reason people fail in life is because they listen to their friends, family, and neighbors.” Let’s face it, we’re […]
Don’t Fall for the ‘My House My Rules’ Argument
Raising kids with an ex definitely has its challenges, “my house, my rules”, is a big one. Here are some of the most common frustrations I hear from divorced or separated Moms, and advice on avoiding unnecessary arguments. He feeds the kids junk food. There are no limits at his house on TV, video games […]
Sometimes it’s Just an Ask
“And So It Goes” The other day I watched the movie “And So It Goes” with Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton. There is a scene in the movie when a tenant needs something from the grumpy property owner: Tenant: “My wife is about to give birth soon and yesterday we had to park a block […]