Posts by Kathryn Ramsperger
Parents, Let Your Kids Fail … Only ‘Failures’ Change The World
Here are 6 legendary “failures” to prove it! Einstein. Marie Curie. Walt Disney. J.K. Rowling. Michael Jordan. Whoopi Goldberg. What do your kids have in common with these famous legends? FAILURE. Wait. But your kids never fail, right? Or, that’s what many well-meaning parents believe. Because we love our kids SO much and because we live…
Read MoreKids Who Make These 6 Mistakes Become Successful, Happy Adults
Yes, REALLY! As parents, we often forget that to err is human. (I know I’m guilty of forgetting that at times.) In our well-intentioned pursuit of raising perfectly happy, successful kids, we all too often equate them making a mistake with FAILURE … when, in fact, research tells us —making mistakes is essential to future SUCCESS. Our all-or-nothing failure perspective isn’t just accurate; it actually harms our children’s…
Read More4 Ways To Cope With Your Breakup (Without Falling Apart)
Come on, happiness feels so much better than sulking. I’ve been there before, obsessing about my ex and agonizing over our breakup. But, that was a long time ago. I’ve since worked through the grief and life felt happy again when I decided to finally be happy with myself, by myself. Only then did I find someone new, someone who loved me for…
Read More4 No-Nonsense Ways To Get Your Kids To Actually Listen
Isn’t it time you led by example? Getting your kids to listen is one of the hardest parts of parenting. From the time little ones can walk, they prize their independence. But when “I can do it myself” takes an ugly turn into meltdowns, crackups, and even blatant defiance … what’s a frustrated parent to do? Here are four…
Read MoreDon’t Let Past Unhealthy Relationships Keep You From Finding LOVE!
Just because you haven’t experienced it (yet) doesn’t mean real love doesn’t exist. If you’ve never been in a truly loving relationship, you’re not alone. You’ll find countless people asking the same incredibly painful question — “Why doesn’t anyone seem to love me?” — on Facebook, Quora and even our own Ask YourTango forums. Though…
Read MoreMy Creepy Dentist Sexually Harassed Me In The Middle Of A Procedure
How do you even respond in such an awkward position? He tilted me all the way back so he could get a better view into my mouth. The bright overhead light beamed down into my eyes, bringing back memories of previous surgeries. He put some sort of appliance into my mouth, and I felt pressure. That…
Read MoreAre Relationships REALLY Harder Than Ever?
Maybe. But don’t be so quick to assume your parent’s generation had it any better. Did our parents really have it easier in the relationships department when they were young? Back in the days of prolonged courtship, fewer relationship partners, and saying “I do” as the ideal end (not the last possible dreaded option)? Flash forward to…
Read MoreThe Shameful Way You SILENCE Your Husband (P.S. He Deserves Better)
We’ve got to do better than this, ladies. You and your man are watching a movie. He even agreed to watch a chick flick with you. But, as you lean in for that last scoop of popcorn, you notice tears running down his cheeks. What? Aren’t YOU the one who’s supposed to burst into tears during sentimental…
Read MoreYour Kids Aren’t Perfect & That’s OK: 2 Loving Ways To Let It Go
Perfectionism just causes stress. Time to let it go! We all know her. The mom who needs every detail of her kids‘ existence to epitomize perfection. Whether it’s receiving top grades in school, getting the fastest time on the track or cleaning the dishes correctly (AKA her way), she’s meticulous about everything being just right. But stressed out moms are stressing…
Read More3 Small Things That Make A HUGE Difference In Your Overall Happiness
TRUTH: You really are your own best friend. We spend so much time trying to find a shortcut to happiness that we don’t even realize when we’ve missed the mark. Instead of focusing on the things we can change to get to that place, we let others dictate how happy we are. For once, everything’s…
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