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Handling Criticism at Work

I am a sensitive person. In fact, when I was a child, I was so sensitive that it was difficult for me to handle criticism of any kind. Whenever a teacher corrected me in school, I burst into tears. Fortunately as I grew older, I learned how to handle constructive criticism. That’s a good thing, because the ability to effectively handle criticism is an essential skill that every professional needs. This week, I received an email from one of my clients. I have been working with this client for over a year now and we have developed a great business … Continue reading →

Dealing with the Criticism – the Parents’ Job

It’s a completely normal occurrence. Jimmy goes to soccer practice. Coach says, “Hey, Jimmy, why’d your parents decide to teach you at home?” Maybe Coach genuinely wants to know. Maybe Coach wants to razz him a little. In either case, Jimmy’s now in an awkward position – that of defending a choice his parents made, without his parents present. It doesn’t matter how he replies – it’s still awkward. Ideally, this would be a question that Coach would pose directly to the parents. After all, they’re the ones who made the decision. But those who ask the questions aren’t always … Continue reading →

Greatest American Dog: The Loyalty Episode

Because we were away on vacation and Wayne completely unplugged the T.V. (and thus rendered our DVR useless), I missed two weeks of The Greatest American Dog. But since our TV, and therefore DVR, is plugged back in, I finally had a chance to watch this past week’s episode. Galaxy’s Limp Like when Bill had to take Star to the vet because he feared she’d been bit by a snake, I was so thankful for the DVR’s fast forward feature when JD had to take Galaxy to the vet. Not sure what the challenge had been in the previous episode, … Continue reading →

Greatest American Dog: The Art Episode

If ever, oh, ever there was an episode that proved my point that the show is not looking for the greatest American dog but is looking for the greatest American trainer, it was this last one. The Judges: Art Critics or Dog Experts? What was up with them judging the art? I don’t recall in the list of any of their credentials it being mentioned that they’re world renowned dog artists themselves. Okay, so Laurie’s was rather simplistic and “poster-ish” but who are they to knock on her? Like they’d do better? And Beth Joy and Bella Starlet’s creation? I … Continue reading →

The Most Talked About Homeschooling Blogs in 2007

This is my annual list of the most talked about blogs in 2007. We love comments, and the more the better! If you have been wanting to peruse the homeschooling blog but weren’t sure where to start. . .this is the place to be! My Top 5 Math Curriculum Picks In Defense of Teaching Creation Too Much Information Homeschooling or Housekeeping? Why We Are Not Testing Our Gifted Son Reason #2 Why Tax Credits Are Wrong for Homeschoolers You Call That Homeschooling? The National Lunch Association Takes Aim at Those Who Dare to Eat at Home It Has Been a … Continue reading →

I’ll Take All The Compliments I Can Get

I wrote recently about how my skin has become rather tough over the many years of parenting. My kids tend to have plenty of criticisms for how I parent, cook, wear my hair, etc. But, every once in a while nowadays, one of them is actually forthcoming with a compliment. And I have to admit, I glom onto that compliment like cheesecake! Recently, my son told me that one of the things I do make well is homemade pizza. Of course, he wrapped the compliment in the caveat of “Your homemade bread isn’t too good, but you sure can make … Continue reading →

I Can Take a Little Criticism

I fully acknowledge that I am a work in progress—especially as a parent. Even with a couple dozen years under my belt, there are days when I feel like a complete novice. This doesn’t mean that I don’t take my own advice and try to trust my instincts and have some compassion with myself—but I have had to learn how to take a little criticism when it comes to my parenting. Interestingly enough, a big hunk of that criticism comes from my kids. My kids are constantly letting me know now what they will and will not do “when they … Continue reading →

What Can Be Done to Encourage Tolerance?

“Tolerance” has become a buzz word in recent years in regards to children and diversity. But, as parents, there are every day things we can do to help our children learn to be more tolerant people and incorporate tolerance into their very characters. Learning to tolerate and appreciate people who are different than us is important and necessary in this modern, global world. There are natural, developmental stages that children go through where they are just not inclined to appreciate anything or anyone that seems different. The mid-elementary-school years, and again during the middle-school years are prime times when differences … Continue reading →

Junior Bloggers at Families.com

This series started last week with me talking about how to apply to Families.com to become a blogger for them. This week I have been covering what happens once you actually get hired. And today, I wanted to talk about being a Junior Blogger. When you’re a junior blogger, it’s all rather nerve-wracking. You are reading the Handbook every day, trying to find the answers to your questions, you are pestering Lisa for the answers you can’t find, and you’re feeling just a little bit stupid. Don’t worry, this too will pass. Not the stupid part if you’re anything like … Continue reading →

Responding to Criticism

Sooner or later we all get it–criticism. Whether it is coming from our clients, our colleagues, or even from our friends or spouse/partner, we may feel our business skills or our home business operation is being called to the carpet and we are subjected to criticism. It may be nice and constructive, or it may be abrasive and downright mean-spirited, but we’re going to be criticized and we’ll have to figure out how to respond. I think it helps if we are able to look at situations where criticism is being offered or shared as a lesson–an opportunity to grow … Continue reading →