Are you freaking out wondering how your child is going to make it in the world as an introvert? If so, I highly recommend that your read Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. I would like to share some of the following concepts which I learned from the book. [...]
Do You Ever Find Yourself Not Liking Your Child? By Kathleen Matchunis, B.A. M.S., CPC Do you ever find yourself not liking your child? You can love your child without liking everything about them. A lot of us may not like to admit this, even though it is true! If you have ever had this [...]
Is It Time for a Tutor? By Kathleen A. Matchunis Tutoring can be a proactive, rather than a reactive tool. If you see that your child is having difficulty with a subject, you will have better results if you pursue tutoring, rather than waiting until your child is making a D or F [...]
Starting the Year off Right! Communicating with Your Child’s Teacher By Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.A., M.S., CPC This week, your child will be headed back to class with a new teacher or group of teachers! How can you best communicate with your child’s teacher? Having taught for more than 30 years and being [...]
“Please Pass the Nose!” A Holiday Story By Kathleen A. Matchunis, CPC My dad used to always tell the story of when he was a young boy and his parents had invited Uncle Walter for Christmas. His parents told him, “Now whatever you do, remember don’t mention Uncle Walter’s large nose.” Trying to be very [...]
Have We Lost Our Minds? By Kathleen A. Matchunis, CPC Thanksgiving is one of those wonderful American holidays which can be celebrated, regardless of race, religion, or creed. The purpose of this holiday is to gather together with our loved ones and give thanks. So, why do retailers insist on opening their stores on Thanksgiving [...]
Lean In, Lean Back! What’s a Girl To Do? By Kathleen A. Matchunis Are you confused by the mixed messages constantly given to women today? We hear “Lean In!” “Lean Back!” I feel like I am doing the “hokey pokey”! It seems that Sharon Sandberg has the best of intentions by urging young women to [...]
Are You Aging Like Milk or Wine? By Kathleen A. Matchunis Do you know how you are aging? Have you bought into the stereotypes about aging and what you are supposed to act like or look like at a certain age? I ran into an acquaintance the other day and asked her how things were [...]
How to Have Dinner with Your Kids, Without the Indigestion By Kathleen A. Matchunis, President of Connecting, Inc. I wasn’t sure after I had my twins that it would ever be possible to have dinner with my kids and not have indigestion. I doubted that there was enough Mylanta for that dining experience. However, I [...]
How to Really Friend Someone Has making a new friend been reduced to pressing a button on Facebook? Do your relationships consist of making comments on posts and sending texts? Do you boast about how many Facebook friends you have? Don’t get me wrong Facebook and texting are a great way to stay in touch, [...]