Moment-Is Blog http://www.familyguidancesystem.com/blog Parents behaving badly!! http://www.familyguidancesystem.com/blog/parents-behaving-badly Do you take out your frustrations on the ones you love?  
Today’s parent is under tremendous pressure. Not only do you need to bring home the pay check in a tight economy, build a business, meet deadlines and be the best parent in the world, you also are expected to be kind, politically correct, and even tempered.  
]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 PST Are you a HIGH Achieving Parent http://www.familyguidancesystem.com/blog/are-you-a-high-achieving-parent If you are like most high achievers, you like the title? You set the bar high and pride yourself on doing whatever it takes to accomplish your goals. 
You have the education, dedication and motivation to get the job done well.
 
As a high achiever you have probably gone to university and received specialized training to be good at your craft. 
You have a strong work ethic and manage clients, patients, employees or contractors in the course of your work. Your work life consists of phrases such as contracts, standards, rules of engagement, return on investment, cost benefit analysis, projections, goals etc. 
There is a knowingness and confidence that comes with the education and experience you bring to your job.

With all of this structure and control in your life do you find it challenging to put the same kind of tenacity into parenting your kids?

]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 PST Get support on the stress in your life http://www.familyguidancesystem.com/blog/get-support-on-the-stress-in-your-life Do you want some support on the stress you have in your life?

Call in tomorrow for an open coaching call and get the support you need.

GO to: http://www.familyguidancesystem.com/monthlycoachingsignupfor login details and how to access the recording.

Remember, the change you want in your life, begins with you.

Look forward to seeing you on the call.

Much love,

Gerrianne

 

]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 PST 7 Steps explored Audio Blog http://www.familyguidancesystem.com/blog/7-steps-explored-audio-blog In last weeks blog, I outlined 7 questions to help you decrease your stress.  This week, I am exploring these questions in more detail so you can use these questions today.

I have recorded a short audio that looks at each of these questions in more detail.

As my gift to you I have created this as a download link so you can listen to it "on the go".  


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]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 PST Setting Boundaries and Agreements - A Necessary Evil http://www.familyguidancesystem.com/blog/setting-boundaries-and-agreements-a-necessary-evil Over the years I have read alot about the importance of setting boundaries in life. 

What does that really mean? 

Setting boundaries is similar to defining expectations or agreements in a relationship.  
 
For me, there are a multitude of areas where I want to set clearer boundaries in my life. 

What about you?  

]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST Adult Children - Creating the Connection you Want http://www.familyguidancesystem.com/blog/adult-children-creating-the-connection-you-want  It is amazing how many people have commented lately about the challenges they are having in their relationships with their adult children. 

The story sounds familiar.  

Something happened in the relationship and now there is a disconnection that is eating away at the heart of the parent. (and if the truth be told, at the heart of the adult child as well)
 
Many times the parent is unsure of what went wrong? Other times, they know what happened BUT they do not know how to make amends in a meaningful way.
 
Regardless of whether the child is 5 or 45, the bond between parents and child exists. When the child becomes an adult and moves on in their lives, the day to day experiences are gone, but the desire for some form of connection continues.  This is especially true if there are grandchildren involved.
]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST Is your family on the RIGHT TRACK? http://www.familyguidancesystem.com/blog/is-your-family-on-the-right-track  A recent survey of parents indicated that the top three challenges they face in raising their kids (regardless of age) are:

  1. Knowing what to do when their kids challenge their authority
  2. How to handle the sibling rivalry and fighting that goes on in the home
  3. How to motivate their kids without overstressing them 
If you are like most parents, you want to raise happy well adjusted responsible kids, but the hard part is figuring out how to achieve this goal without going crazy in the process.
]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST Family Guidance System http://www.familyguidancesystem.com/blog/family-guidance-system  Children come into this world innocent and beautiful, ready to discover their lives. Parents are excited and in awe of the ability to influence the lives of their children. However, when the realities of life hit, the challenges can be many and there is no instruction book on how to get through everything. This reality can be anything from finances, lifestyle, career expectations, to our ways of handling the different things that happen in our lives. The Family Guidance System (FGS) is here to help you find your way through the chaos of this crazy world.

]]> Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST Parenting - A Journey into Your Soul - The early years http://www.familyguidancesystem.com/blog/parenting-a-journey-into-your-soul-the-early-years
As I mentioned in my last blog when our son was born, I was totally in love. I found myself wanting to hold him and cuddle him all day long. I noticed I became a little possessive if friends or extended family wanted to hold him. I got to the point where I became very identified with him.   By this I mean, all of his achievements – rolling over, smiling, walking, talking and his behavior were a reflection of me and my abilities as a mother. 
 

I wanted to know everything there was to know about being a “good” mom and I wanted to do everything RIGHT.

]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PST Parents, I need your help, please respond to this http://www.familyguidancesystem.com/blog/parents-i-need-your-help-please-respond-to-this Hi, this is Gerrianne and I need your help. I am passionate about families feeling connected and whole and I love supporting parents in creating the family life they want.

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