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By Bethany Rule Vedder (SaneMom)

Great Expectations: Or not so great?
Or not-so-great, as it may be: "I expect I'll be home in an hour." "I expect you to eat everything on your plate." "I expect…
Don't Be Afraid to Give Up
I spend a lot of time figuring out the most effective way to motivate people to reach their goals. Each person is unique, and, as a coach, I help them…
Vulnerability: Strength or Weakness?
I didn't believe in vulnerability until I had kids.I grew up believing that showing any emotion or softness was weak. Where I got this absurd notion…
Self Sabotage: What's your favorite method?
Assuming all human beings have some way of sabotaging their life, or holding themselves back, what would be your favorite method? a) Procrastinationb)…
Perfection and parenting: The toxic combination
I've always had a thing for perfection, or at least as long as I can remember. Not necessarily achieving or creating it, but maintaining the illusion…
The power of acknowledgment
My husband left on an extended job out-of-state this past week, and it's taking some getting used to. In the days leading up to his departure,…
Handling change well
My boys both started school last month, one of them for the first time. While there was a wee bit of clinging and a few tears, their transition…
Satisfaction: Got yours?
Walking home from my run with a friend this morning, she surprised me with this statement: "You probably have no idea how jealous I am of you sometimes."…
Breathe: survival tips for scattered moms
Your kids can always take your breath away. It doesn’t matter whether they’re inside you squishing your lungs, stunning you with their beauty,…