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12 Mistakes to Avoid (in writing and in life)

Posted on February 14, 2011 by toby

I’m still working on this list and don’t expect to be done until I cock up my toes at age 100 or thereabouts. 1.      Taking yourself too seriously. 2.      Refusing to listen to feedback. 3.      Giving up. 4.      Going bathingsuit … Read More

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The “Big Eight” parenting mistakes.

Posted on February 8, 2011 by toby

I often have parents in my office doing what we now call “parent education” (a.k.a. family therapy.) I find myself saying the same things over and over to a variety of faces so I thought I’d distill them here into … Read More

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