by Tara Pringle Jefferson Things have been difficult in the Jefferson household lately, as my transition to being a work-at-home mom after a layoff hasn't gone as well as I'd like. I'm constantly stressed about money, my inability to keep the house clean, and whether or not I'm spending enough time with my kids as I try to manage my workload. Every day, when my husband … [Read more...]
Supportive Spouses
by Harriet Hairston I've never been the cheerleading type. I tried out for the squad, but I got tired of them always wanting to put me at the bottom of the pyramids. LOL Nevertheless, there's something about having an encouraging spouse that warms my heart. My husband is my biggest cheerleader, and the way he supports me in my endeavors is just...wow. How … [Read more...]
Our Marriages Need a Village Too
In my coaching practice, I often come across couples who don't know how to communicate or even how to get along. I guess I come to expect that lots of couples have hurdles to overcome. But, recently it broke my heart to learn that three of my associates decided that their particular hurdles weren't worth the fight and called it quits. Of course I wish I had known and was given … [Read more...]