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Loosening our grip on control; releasing responsibility; allowing our children to make decisions and experience the pain of failure may be among the hardest things for parents to do. But, these are the essential ingredients…
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Posted in Parenting by Greg Bland Jan 20th, 2011 |
Tags: Impact of Coaching, parent, Parenting, Perspective |
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Sticks and stones may break my bones, and your words will always shape me. No doubt you understand the power of words and the influence they have within our lives. Most of us can think…
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Posted in Parent Coaching - Guest Posts by Greg Bland Dec 8th, 2010 |
Tags: Communication, parent, Parenting, wor |
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Would it help to pray about that before making a decision? At first glance this may sound like a great question, but, is it? As parent coaches we understand the power of asking instead of…
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Posted in Parenting by Greg Bland Nov 30th, 2010 |
Tags: Asking, parent, Parenting, Techniques and Skills |
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The heavy footsteps, sigh, and loud thump as my son sat upon the stairs indicated something was up. I looked up to see a disappointed look upon my sons face. He stared into my eyes…
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Posted in Parenting by Greg Bland Nov 1st, 2010 |
Tags: Asking, Communication, Impact of Coaching, parent, Parenting |
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“Mom, could I call you after classes and talk to you about what’s going on in my life?” What parent would not want to hear those words from their child - words that invite you…
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Posted in Parent Coaching - Guest Posts by Greg Bland Oct 2nd, 2010 |
Tags: Benefits of Coaching, coaching, parent, Parenting |
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“Dad, are you trying to help me be a better decision maker?” my son’s eyes peered across the boat cover as we snapped it back into place.
Smiling back I responded, “Yes, as a matter of…
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Posted in Parenting by Greg Bland Sep 15th, 2010 |
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Each and every day we are surrounded with opportunities for growth, learning, cultivating deeper character and shaping our values. Embracing a Pro-Active Parent Coaching approach will assist you in helping your child make the most…
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Posted in Parent Coaching - Guest Posts by Greg Bland Jul 21st, 2010 |
Tags: Benefits of Coaching, parent, Parenting, Perspective |
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OK, now that our vacation is winding down and we’re on our way home, let’s take turns and we’ll share what our favorite part of the trip was. Who will go first?
‘I will,’ one of…
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Posted in Parenting by Greg Bland Jul 8th, 2010 |
Tags: Asking, Communication, Impact of Coaching, parent, Parenting, Perspective |
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