REGISTER NOW FOR PARENTING SEMINARS

It happens like clockwork every year: School starts and about a month later the emails and calls start rolling in about Mean Girls. Friendships have already been tested, territory established, and tears shed (and that's just from the parents). If you are the parent of a daughter, you know exactly what I'm talking about. I've scheduled two workshops to help provide solutions:

Mean Girls: Helping Your Daughter Develop Positive Friendships
Tuesday October 28, 2007 6:30-8:30 PM

Full Esteem Ahead! Building and Maintaining Girls' Self-Esteem
Tuesday October 30, 2007 6:30-8:30 PM

Both workshops will be held in Independence, the same place where I will offer my program for girls ages 7-12 called Circle of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. A new session starts October 28-November 18.

For more information and to register, call Lakeshore Educational & Counseling Services at (440) 963-0402 or 800-600-5327. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!

151 is the New 43!

YES! I DID IT! That's what I was thinking as I crossed the finish line of my first half-marathon. As a novice runner, this was a huge accomplishment for me. It was even more special to have my husband and daughter there cheering me on.

151 was my race number, and no matter what, I'll always remember crossing that finish line as one of my benchmarks for my 43rd year. Just like everyone, I experience challenges and frustrations. If I ever feel like I can't handle them, I'll have this memory to remind me what I can accomplish.

I want to encourage you to do the same. Create a movie in your mind of your successes. Make it as vivid as possible! Play that movie anytime you hit a rut to remind yourself what you're made of.

When I crossed the finish line into a sea of people, I heard my daughter Gabby yell, "Mom!" and I instantly cried. This one is in my heart forever!

What are you most proud of? Let me know, I'd love to hear your stories.

Take care,

Susan