The older I get, the more aware I am of the fact that life is absolutely unpredictable. There is no scary rollercoaster on the planet that comes close to the twists and turns that make up the average lifetime. Few people at fifty are living the life they envisioned at twenty. While we try to [read more] …
communication skills
The Art of Being Interested
It is a thing that must be trained, this art of being interested in others. It’s amazing what a person can learn about the world by merely asking heartfelt questions of those around them. Our children will normally follow our example and learn how to shift the focus from SELF to a true appreciation and [read more] …
A Parent’s Most Important Job
Even though I had a degree in child development, even though I’d watched good parents for several years, I was still caught off guard by the ever-growing fact that my kids were their own people, unlike me in various ways. It took a long time to realize that my children would never be exactly what [read more] …
A Behind the Scenes Look at Interview Practice
In January, most college applications are completed and we turn our attention to interviews for college admissions and scholarships. While most families (and students) are deeply concerned about the interview process, it is a skill that can be developed and can ultimately be a fun experience! I often do a crash course with students in [read more] …
Working Towards the Possibilities
Working Toward the Possibilities By Jeannette Webb The phone call came in my son’s sophomore year. There was no normal greeting, “Hey, Mom!” There was no excited verbal dump, “You are not going to believe this! This class is so cool . . . .” There was just a simple, abrupt, “Thank you.” spoken with [read more] …