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Keep Calm and Parent On: Thoughts Teen Suicide

December 30, 2017

It is oddly troubling to discover that not only is teen suicide a problem in our community but that it …

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Why She Drinks

July 26, 2017

(Photo from Wall Street Journal, June 22, 2013)   At a time when I hear many more young women (teens) …

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Summer Driving Might Not Be So Sunny!

May 12, 2017

When you read the stats on teen driving during the summer, it really gets your attention. This just in from …

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How do we help kids develop “post-traumatic growth?” Asset 4

July 27, 2016

(A re-post by popular request) We’ve been considering how to help our kids come out on the “high side” after …

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A BOLD New Realization (a re-run by popular demand!)

April 26, 2016

I don’t know about you, but I just LOVE to learn new things. Especially things which explain life and help …

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Meanspeak’s Mark

April 4, 2015

This is NOT a blog about teen suicide. On the front page of The Dallas Morning News today, April 4, …

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Keep Calm and Parent On: Thoughts Teen Suicide

March 20, 2015

It is oddly troubling to discover that not only is teen suicide a problem in our community but that it …

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A “Third Thing” for Your Dinner Conversation

February 9, 2015

Recently I have been talking with parents about Parker Palmer’s concept of a “third thing” to be used in discussions. …

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Goals or Mission Statement?

January 10, 2015

Experts pretty much agree that people who set goals are more effective at actually getting what they want. If you …

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Raised in a Glass Jar?

October 12, 2014

A man raised a baby swan in a glass jar, but as the bird grew it became stuck in the …

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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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