January 2, 2024

Take Inventory: We Accomplish More Than We Think!

I worked with a business coach and four other women lawyers for a period, and we were encouraged to list 20 accomplishments for the year. It […]
November 21, 2023

“Ask Mom for this. Ask Dad for that.” Kids know how to play you!

Skilled communication between divorced parents is crucial for children. Why? If you think your kids were good at playing you against each other, just wait until […]
September 28, 2023

TOP TIPS FOR LIFE THAT TRAVEL HAS TAUGHT ME

  I’m on a road trip from Barcelona to Provence today. It will take about 7 hours so the drive through vineyards and rolling hills has […]
August 28, 2023

IT’S NOT MY FAULT! The Power of Acknowledgment

  “Who managed the tech setup? It really worked well.” I asked Rosanne and Chris that question this morning. The photo above is how they replied! […]
July 30, 2023

Navigating Divorce: The Home Dilemma

Few possessions stir up emotional turbulence more than the home. It’s not just four walls and shelter. For most, it’s also a large investment of money […]
March 20, 2023

CUSTODY: WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO KNOW

It’s a strange term to use for children. We generally speak of people charged with a crime as being “in custody” of the sheriff. Or of […]
February 20, 2023

“I’m sorry.” But are you though? The Art of the Good Apology

It’s hard to admit a mistake. But we all have the opportunity, don’t we? Regularly! Here are some things to consider if you find it hard […]
February 21, 2022

Your Child’s Merry Christmas Story (even if you are divorcing)

If you are divorced, or facing separation and divorce this season, I want to suggest that YOU are writing your children's Christmas Story this year. You are helping to shape their memories and impressions of the year they were, 6 or 9 or 12. What will your children's story be?
December 22, 2017

God bless us. Everyone. This one and only Christmas.

I’m in Idaho with family. Mother. Sister. Stepson, his wife and seven–you read it right–seven children! Uneventful travel, last minute gift orders on Amazon and Dutch […]