Sometimes I Want To Give Up On Parenting

The wind is blowing my hat towards my cheek, and I can hear my children laughing with their daddy.  It is an absolutely breathtaking day on Miami Beach, and I feel like crying. My mind is flooded with negative thoughts:  I’m a bad mom because I won’t play with them in the water and my children’s memories of fun times will always include mom on the sideline watching them looking serious.  It is always painful to sit in a happy place full of remorse and regret.  I know this is universal for most of us as parents.

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Becoming A Great Leader

Leadership is a big buzzword in the career world these days, with many people wondering how they can demonstrate it even when they’re in a new or junior role with their company. There are a number of ways to look at this concept, and many different ways to execute it, but at the heart of leadership there are three core elements:

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What Parents Need to Know about Child Sexual Abuse

WHAT ARE THE STATISTICS FOR THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN?

  1. The sexual abuse of children happens frequently- 1 of every 4 girls and 1 of every 6 boys has suffered some type of sexual abuse before the age of 18.
  2. 75% of abuse cases have been committed by members of the family or persons in the victim’s “ circle of trust.”
  3. 23% of those committing the abuse are under 18 years of age.
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Looking Inward

When I think of leadership, both in our careers and in our personal lives, (parent, volunteer, sibling, spouse, etc.) I cannot separate it from awareness. In fact, from my perspective, you cannot lead your life effectively without it. Awareness, or consciousness, must be at the foundation of your leadership, and it begins with self-awareness. So what does being self-aware look like? In my daily work with individuals and companies, I help leaders get to know themselves deeply and honor who they are at their core.

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Eat To Hydrate This Spring & Summer!

Spring is here and already this year it just seems hotter than ever!  If you’re a sun lover it’s an awesome time of the year!  However, with all that sun it’s more important than ever to focus on making sure you are consistently getting enough of the old H2O into your body.  Water is the most essential nutrient our bodies need to maintain proper functions and many of us on a normal day don’t get enough of the wet stuff in us, let alone on a hot spring and summer day. 

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