Michael Riera, a family and adolescent counselor, wrote an excellent book Uncommon Sense for Parent with Teenagers.  Best one I’ve read (and I read a ton!).  He helps us navigate the many challenges of adolescence in a way that makes sense and works for BOTH adolescents and parents.  
He talks about how we, as parents, [...]

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NY Times recently posted an article about the back-stabbing that often occurs among women in companies.  (This is unfortunate and I hope that we are moving away from harming each other and towards harmony with each other.  How else are we going to evolve into real equality if we can’t support each other?).  
However, given [...]

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We constantly make assumptions that get us into trouble.  We think that we know what others are thinking- yet we are often incorrect.  Then, we ACT on our incorrect assumptions and unintentionally create problems.  The ONLY way out of this mess- which muddles up our personal and our business lives- is to ASK.  We need [...]

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I find that when I’m at my craziest, I need meditation the most.  It’s what centers and calms me.   Yoga is one avenue of meditation.  On non-yoga days, however, I find that 10-15 minutes of meditation is what I need to react in healthy ways to life stresses- as opposed to OVER-reacting.  
We all [...]

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It’s so easy to get lost in the shuffle- moving from action to action without slowing down to think about our real values and priorities.  And yet… slowing down, seeking and holding onto our balance is essential for success in life.
Check out this quick Fox interview for quick tips on how to stay balanced-http://www.briasimpson.com/video.html 

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Did you know that virtual retreats are an awesome way to solve a problem? By sending an assessment form followed by a certain number of coaching sessions by phone, with assignments in between, you can really hone in and solve a problem quickly and effectively.
In fact, I’ve found that moms PREFER my virtual back-to-work [...]

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It’s Bria here, The Balanced Mom Coach.  I hope all the moms out there have some fun on Mothers Day!  Dylan Thomas once said “Somebody’s boring me; I think it’s me” (!)  What do you like to do for FUN??  Do it this weekend.  I hope to have some good laughs with old friends, enjoy [...]

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