Chicken Little believed the sky was falling.  Because he believed it, he saw signs of danger everywhere.  The belief in his head projected itself into his experiences.  Like Chicken Little, we can tell ourselves convincing sotries that supercede sound judgment. 
For better or for worse, our beliefs have the final word.  If a friend tells me [...]

This week I had the good fortune to attend The Million Dollar Women Symposium in Salem, MA.  Surrounded by hundreds of successful female entrepreneurs, I absorbed the collective positive energy, knowledge and inspiration of so many amazing women.  I was inspired not as much by their level of success, but by their ability to overcome [...]

Yesterday I was treated to a performance by tween and teen guitarists.  The instructor refused to call it a recital because it sounded ‘too formal.’   He also told his students to ‘wear what you’re comfortable in.’  Even though this was our first guitar recital, I should have guessed that this would not be the kind [...]

Following a discussion about preteen stress, my 11-yr old daughter looked at her 5-year old sister and said, “I feel so bad that she’ll have to learn about grownup stuff some day.  She’s so oblivious and happy now.”  My tween was reflecting on her own recent transition to a broader awareness.
When girls enter tweenhood, it’s [...]

Every interaction is an opportunity to enhance or detract from a child’s self-esteem.  Last night I was reminded of this fact during an emergency veterinary visit. 
As is often the case, crisis strikes at the most inopportune times.  You know the scene: first day back to school after the final summer weekend, husband away on business, [...]