It’s hard enough for a typical family to keep track of everything between school holidays, career deadlines, soccer games and business trips. How does a split family do it? I’m divorced and I’ve found that sharing a calendar is the key to successful communication and coordination. To be blunt, I really don’t like needing to […]
With a new school year starting, I had 2 things I wanted to somehow fit into the day for both me and my son: Getting consistent exercise by walking the dog AND just getting some quality time with my son. Because he has Autism, he doesn’t really talk much. He mostly sends me text messages when […]
We’ve all heard the horror stories of parents at odds with the school and their child’s teacher, especially if an IEP is involved. I’ve been lucky. I’ve never been in this situation. I’m part of a great school district with outstanding teachers but I think I play a role in the very positive relationships I’ve had […]
I spent over an hour this evening in the card aisle at my local drugstore looking for a Hallmark card. A coworker that I mentor is leaving Microsoft. I care a lot about the people that I mentor and the people that I manage. The emotions I develop for them are a combination of a big […]
What’s for dinner? This question can add stress to the end of a very long day. And if you don’t have a great answer to that question, it can leave you feeling even worse. I happen to enjoy cooking. So when did this become such a chore?! When I have the right ingredients on hand, putting a […]
