Parents do everything to keep their children safe. Whether it's from bullying at school or handing your kids an ice cream cone on the way home once in a while, it's essential to do everything you can to foster a caring environment for your children. Just as you monitor your children's behavior, it’s important to be directly involved in their lives. Parental involvement is … [Read more...] about 5 Ways You Control The World Around Your Children
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The Magic of Taking Things One Day at a Time
Alcoholic Anonymous encourages its members to take things one day at a time. Otherwise, attempting too much too soon can interfere with achieving sobriety or any major goal. It’s natural to become overwhelmed if you try to imagine giving up alcohol or any powerful habit on a permanent basis. It’s less distressing to think in terms of drinking just water for the next 24 hours … [Read more...] about The Magic of Taking Things One Day at a Time
12 Ways to Ensure That Your Resume Gets Read
The average corporate job opening attracts 250 resumes, according to the employment website Glassdoor. With that kind of volume, it’s little wonder that most resumes get looked at for 7 seconds or less. If you’re looking for a new position, how can you increase the odds that a hiring manager will pay attention to your application long enough to appreciate what you have to … [Read more...] about 12 Ways to Ensure That Your Resume Gets Read
How to Give Negative Feedback in a Positive Way
Negative feedback – it’s never something you look forward to giving as a leader. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give it. Although it’s difficult to say negative things about your employees’ work, it’s worth remembering that your staff can only thrive if you give them direction. Negative feedback is a method of giving your team members the tools they need to … [Read more...] about How to Give Negative Feedback in a Positive Way