Author Archives: heidi

the best parenting we do

Posted on October 25, 2010 by heidi

Before I became a parent, I promised myself I would do everything in my power to be perfect. I would never say “later…” I would never use the TV as a babysitter… I would never let myself forget that they … Continue reading →

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Allowing myself to trust

Posted on October 19, 2010 by heidi

I looked up definitions of trust and these were the ones that fit as I thought about relationships: * have confidence or faith in * certainty based on past experience * the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability … Continue reading →

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Parenting for failure

Posted on August 27, 2010 by heidi

Screaming children, kafuffle in the other room. I hear the littlest one crying. And the oldest one screams “Mom! Adam hit Cam!” Oh for pete’s sake! As I round the corner into the TV room, Adam immediately launches into his … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning With My Kids, Raising Our Children, Teaching | 5 Comments

Culture Shock

Posted on May 11, 2010 by heidi

Attending the Northern Voice Conference this year was, as usual, a thought provoking, learning experience – though not entirely what I’d expected… This is the third year I’ve attended NV. The first time, I had barely started blogging. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in People Are Grey, Personal Leadership | 3 Comments