I always knew I wanted to be a lawyer. I just didn’t hadn’t really known why – I simply believed that being a lawyer would give me the financial security I didn’t have as a kid growing up. It turned…
Scary statistics show that alcoholism affects about 18 million adults in the U.S. and 6.6 million children younger than 18 years old live in households with at least one alcoholic parent. This post identifies how your kids might be affected by having…
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, it can be difficult to remain together in the marital home. Young kids, in particular, can often sense the discord or hostility between you and your spouse. Even if there is no…
Do spousal spats or sibling squabbles at home take their toll on you and your family? If so, you’re not alone. Most all families argue, some more than others. The New York Times article entitled Lessons in Domestic Diplomacy, is summed up with these 5 strategies…
When we want to sell someone on a position or idea, we often focus our efforts on what we can say to convince the other person. But the real power of influence in negotiation is this. Focus more on what…
