Have you ever asked the question, “What is my responsibility to my adult children? When do I get in my children’s business and when do I stay out?” Because we have been teaching, guarding, and protecting our children for 18n years, it’s difficult to “loosen the grip” when they become adults. This new position in […]
Do you sometimes, or too often, skip the step of processing your feelings when your adult children have said things or done something that causes you to have thoughts that cause you to feel discomfort? It’s necessary to understand that it’s your thoughts about your children’s behavior that’s causing your pain and not their behavior. […]
I can remember thinking about what my life and my childrens’ lives would be like when they became adults. --I thought everyone would get married. --I thought both my sons would serve missions. --I thought my daughters would not work outside the home after they were married. --I thought they would all be active in […]
Have you ever fallen into this scenario? Your adult married child comes to town to visit. It so happens their spouse’s parents live in the same town. When their visit is over, they have spent approximately 75% of their time with the spouse’s parenst and only 25% with you. Of course, you feel sad. It’s […]
First, a great big thank you to all my clients. I still think of each of you, hoping for the best for you and your family. You have helped me grow into a better person. Thank you. So here are ten things I’ve learned when trying to manage my brain to create the life I want to […]
A topic that I specialize in in my coaching business is strengthening relationships with adult children. I think it’s important to understand first, what makes up a relationship. This applies to any person we interact with. There are three parts to any relationship. What the other person thinks about you. (Or what you think the other person […]
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints I go to church every Sunday. My main purpose is to attend Sacrament Meeting to take the Sacrament to show my appreciation to Jesus Christ for covering my mistakes through the sacrifice he made for me by suffering in my place. It is […]
Well, It’s here…..the second Sunday in May. MOTHER’S DAY. How are you feeling? You’re favorite day of the year. I can only imagine that you thought it was difficult when your kids were young. To those kids it was just another Sunday. But for you it was the worst day ever. It was the day you remembered all […]
I believe that the root of all peace and happiness is centered in living the teachings of Jesus Christ. As a coach, I try to help people learn how to apply these teachings to their lives. Anyone that knows the teachings Jesus Christ, would most times agree that how He admonishes us to live is […]
