Problem-solving skills. They’re critical. And yet, how often do we think through how we can improve our skills? Not often? Well, let’s change that. Let’s examine 5 simple ideas to improve your problem-solving skills at work and in life, courtesy of a recent pediatrician visit. I have a child with off and on constipation issues. …
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This could be alternately titled, “The importance of process: A potty training case study.” I found this photo in a daycare classroom. “I can go potty.” This graphic outlines the 12 steps to going to the bathroom. Go to the potty (i.e. toilet) Pull pants down Pull down pull-up Go to bathroom Get toilet paper …
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Last week was one of those weeks. You know, the ones where it seems like anything that can go wrong will. There was nothing truly major; it was just one thing after another after another. We had: A stomach flu (which included a day out of daycare and parents trading off childcare based on who …
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Peaceful minutes to linger, sip and read a good book. Or simply sit without anyone needing anything. The peace and calm that comes with the smell of fresh coffee and a cozy, quiet house really can’t be beat. Oh, wait. I have small children. Who happen to be extremely light sleepers in the morning. I’m …
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Alternately titled: Why I love Costco. And why I almost didn’t love Costco anymore. All because of customer service. Let me preface this with the fact that I love Costco, have been a member my entire adult life, and many many have fond childhood memories of long Costco trips with lots of samples. My family is notorious …
