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3 Ways I Use My Conflict Resolution Skills In My Parenting: A Homegrown Conflict Resolutionista Speaks

by Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle | Jun 23, 2016

My life’s journey has allowed me to teach conflict resolution and leadership skills to teens for over 25 years. One of the outcomes that I envisioned so many years ago was to have these teens grow up and use these skills to educate others. I am blessed to still be in...

The Need for Flood Pressure Checks is On the Rise

by Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle | Jun 2, 2016

Right now, I live in an NBA household and it is playoff season. My oldest son is a longtime diehard fan of The Golden State Warriors. They have had some exciting, history-making and frustrating times this season not the least of which are those moments presented to us...

Do You Need a Flood Pressure Check?

by Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle | May 12, 2016

I have learned a lot about patience from my youngest son much more out of necessity than desire. Until this became a mandatory assignment for my need to parent him in a way that would help him love himself, I embraced, loved and committed myself to my impatience. I...

Parenting: The Conflict Between New School vs Old School

by Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle | Apr 28, 2016

This afternoon I was working hard on all of the tasks that are building my master brand. I'm a little different than most people, because I like to work in silence. So when I hear the sounds of young people on the basketball courts, I let it in not as a distraction...

Daily News Article “Mommy Help Me.” My Response: How to Beat Your Kids Without Putting Your Hands On Them

by Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle | Apr 15, 2016

BREATHE. EXAMINE. ACCESS. TRY IT. B.E.A.T. According to a N.Y. Daily News article, a five year old boy “tried to punch another kid and wound up spitting on a classmate.” His mother was told by school administrators he would either take a paddling or get...