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Surviving Criticism in Parenting

July 7, 2018

Grocery story

I was at the pool a few days ago when a friend told me a story about being the recipient of criticism at the grocery store last winter. It’s 98 degrees out now and she’s still carrying it around, as … Continue reading

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Memories of a Childhood Outdoors

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Fixing your “Problems with RIE” – a response to Tracy from Evolutionary Parenting

April 10, 2014

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3 More Ways to “Parent” Less, and Parent Better

March 13, 2014

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3 Ways to “Parent” Less, and Parent Better

February 19, 2014

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February 6, 2014

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Respectful Sleep Learning Part III: What I Wish I Knew Then (The Basics)

February 1, 2014

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Respectful Sleep Learning Part II: My Story

February 1, 2014

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February 1, 2014

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Daily Parenting Inspiration

I wanted to do a little intro. After 10 years of I wanted to do a little intro.

After 10 years of teaching Parent Effectiveness Training, I started teaching Leader Effectiveness Training. Why? Well… my kids are getting older, I was ready for something new, and with my background in sales training, it felt like a natural fit. It's the same model, just applied differently.

But there was another realization along the way: Parenting is leadership.

And sometimes leadership can feel a lot like parenting. Am I right? (HR - I'm looking at you! 😉)

Different setting. Same challenges. Big emotions, crossed wires, and conflicts that somehow take over everyone’s day.

That’s what led me to Leader Effectiveness Training. Because dynamic leaders aren’t born extroverts or big personalities, they’re skilled listeners, calm problem-solvers, and quiet conflict ninjas who help people actually work better together.

When people work well together, there's less friction, way more progress, and A LOT less drama. Doesn't that sound like a place you want to be?

I'm happy to announce my next online course, so your Friday can start off FUN. CUZ honestly, I'm pretty fun!

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Day 8 of 12: Labels like “dramatic” or “know-it-al Day 8 of 12: Labels like “dramatic” or “know-it-all” can shut down a conversation instantly—even when they’re said casually. What labels have you seen quietly derail communication at work?

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7/2- Even praise can miss the mark. Today’s roadb 7/2- Even praise can miss the mark.

Today’s roadblock—Praising & Agreeing—sounds positive, but vague approval can create pressure, doubt, or confusion instead of confidence. The fix is simple: Describe what you saw (or heard) and the impact it had on you and maybe even how impressed you were. Now people know exactly what it was they did well instead of a broad generalization, and that feels much better! 

**Bonus** it also gets you more of the same because now they know exactly what to do again. No guesswork.

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Here I go! My first class of the year! Maybe you a Here I go! My first class of the year! Maybe you are recovering from big changes, bracing for them, or just need a little communication pep in your step. I got you.

I can help you lead in a way people actually want to stay.

Too many workplaces are stuck in command‑and‑control mode — facts, logic, orders, and power. But real leadership is about connection, clarity, and collaboration — the skills that keep people engaged, satisfied, and committed.🔥

That’s exactly what Leader Effectiveness Training helps you do — talk less at people and more with them, solve conflict with confidence, and build a culture where people feel heard, trusted, and motivated to give their best. 

If you want communication that doesn’t just “get results” but creates a workplace people want to stay in, this is the kind of training that actually changes how you lead — no buzzwords, no ego, just real skills you use every day. Plus you can add some SHRM credits to your belt, if that's your jam.

Bonus that I run a SUPER FUN class! Of course, I do! Nobody wants boring.

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Take it from me, take it with Meike, just take it. Take it from me, take it with Meike, just take it. It’ll spare you from at least half of your future face-palms.” 🤦‍♀️

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Day 4 of 12 - Leadership isn’t about having the fa Day 4 of 12 - Leadership isn’t about having the fastest solution. It’s about creating space for people to think.
Today’s roadblock shows how rushing to fix can quietly shut down communication instead of letting it flow. Do you catch yourself doing it? It's hard to stop, isn't it?!

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