I worked with Amy McCready of Positive Parenting Solutions last summer to bring a free webinar to Heligirl readers. I’m such a deep believer in positive discipline and Amy’s advice, support and great tools for working with kids of all ages have been such a big help in my busy, messy life. As I rely […]
Daily Ramblings
He decided to give up cuteness for lent. Another resolution crushed in 2011… Tweet
With my little girl passing the 3 ½ mark this month, she’s running head on into a very defiant stage. My patience and resolve, not to mention positive discipline training, has been pushed to the limit no less than five times a day. Every request turns into a battle of the wills and it leaves […]
Another Heli-Expo has come and gone, but the memories remain. As I reflect on all that took place these past several days, I’m reminded there are some great lessons in there. Be grateful Walking around among these absolutely gorgeous and amazing machines, it’s hard not to get some perspective. I work in the helicopter industry. […]
Hello all. Typically I have a Mom Tip Monday on Mondays, but this week I’m living it up in sunny Orlando, Florida at the annual Heli-Expo (helicopter convention). Us helicopter pilots have to get together to talk about ourselves at least once a year or we age prematurely and fade into oblivion. And the benefits […]
I’m overwhelmed. I’ve been so out of my comfort zone with my layoff and adjustment to my new “life” that I haven’t had the time or ability to deeply focus on Heligirl, but in my time of deepest need for the advice and support of the great people I’ve met through this blog, you were […]
Today we had our first snow of 2011. We took advantage of the three inches of white stuff to play before the typical Seattle spoiling arrived to take it all away. Tweet
