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Play Your Way to Better Connections

July 15, 2013

As I listen around to families, one thing seems to be common to many: most of our communication is task-oriented. …

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Men Against Domestic Violence Rally, Dallas TX

March 24, 2013

I was shaken one night several years ago when another woman asked if my husband beat me. When I replied …

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Boy, Are Dads Important

November 11, 2012

Sometimes I think I must sound like a broken record but Dads are REALLY important in teens’ lives. I was …

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Adventures of Nimby, Part 9: Beauty and Blossoming Self-confidence

May 11, 2012

The car renovation took months. During that time, Kayte became more and more proficient at mechanics. But, true to form …

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Adventures of Nimby Part 7, Steering Down the Slow Road

February 6, 2012

Although Kayte’s and her dad’s original plan had been to purchase two VW bugs and combine parts for a road-worthy …

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Adventures of Nimby Part 6, Hot Body Work

January 9, 2012

Even though Bob was willing to help Kayte on her project at any time, since he went to work each …

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Adventures of Nimby Part 4, Welcome Home Little Nimby

November 5, 2011

A couple of Kayte’s guy friends were summoned to help drag the VW up into the family’s driveway. “What are …

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Adventures of NIMBY, Part 1

September 14, 2011

It actually started some months before Kayte, almost 16, said one night at dinner, “So, Daddy….” Months before Kayte’s father,  …

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Kathleen Fischer

Kathleen is a popular speaker in corporate, church, and community settings as well as a sought after family/parenting coach for individuals and groups.

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