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Melissa has written quite a bit on a variety of topics.
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My Trip to HomeDadCon 2023
I am sitting at the airport waiting to board my flight home from an amazing experience at the HomeDadCon 2023
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Back to school survival tips for parents
Back to school is touted as the most wonderful time of year for parents. But it’s complicated for us and for our kids.
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Theories that influence my coaching
Briefly – When I was in grad school, studying Early Childhood Education, some ideas really resonated with me. And as
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Clarity – the 1st C
Every family has a unique take on values, so what feels important about raising your children is also unique. And
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4 C’s – Consistency
Once you have Clarity on what is important to you, you can set expectations and boundaries. When you know what
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Do you really need a coach?
Technically, no one really NEEDS a coach. In coaching training, we are taught that our clients already have the solutions.