Have you ever been in a situation with your mate where one of you scheduled something on the calendar, but forgot to tell him or her until the last minute? If so, how did that work out for you? My guess is not so well. I know I’ve done this, and it created tension and […]
Managing Grandparent Duties: Balancing Care & Personal Well-being
My husband and I have a 2-year-old granddaughter who we watch 4 days a week. We love her dearly, but I am completely wiped out by the end of the week, so much so that I don’t enjoy the weekend. It doesn’t seem to bother my husband, but this is unsustainable for me. I don’t […]
Boundaries With the Mom Squad
Setting boundaries are always a good thing. This past week, I had a long conversation with Channel 3’s Maureen Kyle, the host of Mom Squad, about the delicate boundaries that can be set between parents and grandparents. Below are some of the possible scenarios for boundary setting: Parents can set boundaries around: what kinds of […]
Do You Make Assumptions About Your Mate’s Thoughts?
My husband tells me I do something that drives him crazy. He says I make assumptions about what he is thinking and talk to him in statements. For example, he says I say, “So, you want to go out to eat,” or “You think I salt our food too much when cooking.” I’m just saying […]
Navigating the Holidays with Two Sets of Parents
Families grow and change over the years. It’s sometimes difficult to navigate the holidays when there are multiple families involved in all the festivities In this episode of Coach Kathy’s Clips, tune in as Coach Kathy Dawson gives you some tips to make your way through the holidays when there are multiple sets of parents or […]
