Author Archives: inspiredcoachpazen

(following was presented at the global conference Parenting 2.0 Talks, on August 17, 2012) In 1991, my son Chris was almost 8; Kate (then insisting she was KaTIE) was 5. Armed with my Master of Social Work degree, I was … Continue reading →

Have you needed to talk with your children about death?  How have you handled these types of situations?  What’s worked and what hasn’t? Mr. Magoo (one of our dogs, aka Googoo) needed to be put down this morning.  When I … Continue reading →

           “We will always learn what we have chosen to teach.  ‘Ideas leave not their source’ which is why we are always a part of God, and why our ideas are always a part of us.”  ~ Marianne … Continue reading →

(Disclaimer:  I took this from an email I received; I did NOT write it.  However, I like it so much that I want to share it with you and this is the only way I know to do it.) The … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I baked traditional Christmas cookies.  My sister invites everyone in my family.  I was joined by my sister, her daughter, my daughter and her beloved, two of my brothers, one sister-in-law and nieces/nephews. Baking these cookies is something I … Continue reading →

It’s my philosophy is that it’s easier to help toddlers develop habit than adolescents. That’s why I center my practice on soon-to-be and young families. AND I am delighted that human abilities include the capability to change. With that, I’m … Continue reading →

“You cannot change what people say, think, or do.  But you can change the way you react to it.” ~ Corina Kinsmore; Entrepreneur, Marketing Professional, Personal Development and Success Education Mentor, Lifestyle Coach; Victoria, Australia I preach planning and measuring … Continue reading →

Last week, I led a discussion at a back-to-school brunch on self-discipline.  Sometimes parents don’t realize that things we do lead our children toward adulthood.  Following are ten tips that are especially helpful. Teach your infant/toddler to respond when you … Continue reading →

Wherever there are two or more people gathered, there can be a difference in opinion.  How we handle the differences is important and an amazing thing to observe.  Cooperation is a cornerstone for living in a civilized society and part … Continue reading →

When I studied early childhood education, I learned that telling a child “Don’t…” leaves the child with uncertainty.  But being directive (“Do…”) guides the child.  So, I learned to substitute for “Stop running!” with “WALK!” repeated until the child heard … Continue reading →

If you want your child to be the best he or she can be, be your child’s mentor — not adversary.    Be an active parent, set goals and consider parenting a full-time job. Some of us have been fortunate enough to … Continue reading →

Check out: http://powerchicksintl.posterous.com/private/ditenjqgzz my friend, Lynn Baldwin-Rhoades, is an amazing marketing guru and social networker.  She’s been an inspiration to me and I’m delighted to know her!

Men can be baffled by women’s explanations of how they should react to something they see as a simple problem that will eventually solve itself without their intervention. Yet, how wrong this assumption is! If you’re a man who desperately … Continue reading →

I’m a parenting coach and expert in childhood development.  I also have a 28 year old son and 25 year old daughter.  If your budget allows for several hundred in gifts, that’s wonderful. There are 365 days in a year … Continue reading →

“If you don’t think you’re a winner, you don’t belong here.” ~Vince Lombardi “If you think you’re a winner, you can be one!”  ~Melissa Pazen Attitude is very much a part of where we go.  One of my clients had … Continue reading →

“It takes courage to push yourself to places that you have never been before…to test your limits…to break through barriers. “And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the … Continue reading →

“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”   ~Mario Andretti (born 1940);   … Continue reading →

“Keep your face to the sunshine and you will not see the shadows.” ~Helen Keller Helen Keller was certainly an inspiration to us all!  I remember watching Patty Duke and Anne Bancroft in The Miracle Worker.  I’m not sure if … Continue reading →

“I know you’ve heard it a thousand times before. But it’s true — hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don’t love something, then don’t do it.” ~Ray Bradbury … Continue reading →

I was working with a client earlier this week who has been trying to get ready to take a licensing test.  Or at least, that’s what he  said he wanted to do.  But he never made time to study and … Continue reading →