It’s inevitable. You find yourself in the midst of an argument with a loved one or other important relationship. A typical argument with your spouse might go something like this. You get home after a trying day of work. You…
The decision to divorce is often made with much frustration, anger, and disappointment. That’s why it’s important to take a moment to step back from the painful emotions associated with divorce and look at things objectively from a calmer perspective. Asking yourself…
Michele Hart
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School may be out – but there are plenty of opportunities for kids to learn how to effectively interact with others. Interpersonal communication is an essential life skill. Solid communication skills are the foundation for success. Not just in the…
When we think of negotiations, what often comes to mind are the bigger events like salary negotiations or business deals. But we often don’t realize that we negotiate all the time. For instance, you might negotiate with your spouse who does…
Disagreements are inevitable in life. But we can also often face all sorts of difficult – and outright toxic – behaviors in others, both at work with co-workers or business associates and at home with family members. Unless you know…
There’s no doubt that social connection is essential to our work and personal lives. According to this scientific article by Emma Seppälä, Ph.D, Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and author of The Happiness Track, research studies have…
What causes divorce? As a divorce lawyer for over 20 years, I am entrusted with the most intimate details of the intensely personal stories of my clients. And I am honored and humbled by their trust in me to walk beside…
I know first-hand that parenting a teen can be challenging at best. It often involves a balance of offering the right amount of guidance with providing enough freedom to make mistakes. Fortunately, I learned a thing or two as I…
Whether you need your co-parent to agree on financial obligations for your children, ask for a raise from your boss, or debate with your teenager, knowing how to effectively negotiate is key for preserving relationships. After all, using strong-arm tactics…
Michele Hart
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Disputes are a way of life. Settling them effectively with people you see every day eliminates the stress that comes with carrying around resentment. The problem is that while we all need to be heard and understood, men and women…
