Explaining Death to Children

Today’s headlines about the devastating earthquake in Haiti brought to mind the difficult task of explaining death to children. Having this experience with my own children,I understand the challenge and the delicacy with which this situation needs to be handled. The classic book, The Fall of Freddie the Leaf by Dr. Leo Buscaglia illustrates the…

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Exemplary Brain Color Behavior for Parents and Children

This quote is a follow up on the Parenting Tips from my blog post on January 5th.  Carl Jung said, “Children are educated by what the grown-up is and not by what he says.” “Yellow Brain Parents” want their children to be respectful, prompt and organized. Are you? “Blue Brain Parents” want their children to…

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Secret to Xanthan Gum Reaction

If you are like I am and have a tremendous sensitivity to Corn, this is a warming… Beware of Xanthan Gum! I’ve done some “Green Brain” research and discovered a secret! I was eating Gluten Free products, such as: bread, cookies, chocolate chips, crackers, etc. But, did not know that there was a “secret” ingredient…

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Playing A QuickBooks Money Game

I just finished played a game of QuickBooks? Never heard of it?No, it’s not a new “app” on an Iphone or a family board game. It’s my “Creative Blue Brain” having a little “Orange Brain Fun” at something I always avoided… catching up on my accounting! Yikes.. how boring and dull. But not any more!…

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Social Media Networking Behavior and Personalities

Recently, I joined another LinkedIn Group. My “Green Brain” wanted to increase my Social Media learning curve, so I spent time yesterday and today reading and participating in a group marketing discussion. As of this moment, the group discussion has 162 comments! I was pleasantly overwhelmed by the generosity of information that was shared by…

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2009 Life’s Lessons Learned

When I read Robert Hruzek post about his “What I Learned from 2009 Writing Project,” on his “Middle Zone Musing” Blog, I decided to take Robert up on his generous offer to share my musings. Robert, Thank you for the reflective writing opportunity. 2009 was a bountiful year of “Joyful Chaos,” which was my response…

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Safe and Merry Christmas Greetings

Best Wishes for a Safe and Merry Christmas! From a Snowy and Slippery Chicagoland!!!Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator Take a Brain Color Quiz, and learn about my What Color Is Your Brain? book and workshops   Please Spread the Word

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Holiday Changes, Stress, Loss and Grief

During the holidays change, stress and a sense of loss or grief can be significant. Missing a loved one who has passed away can be a stressful change during the holiday season or a family celebration. John De Berry, a grief counselor and consultant who was the Bereavement Coordinator of Palliative Care and Home Hospice…

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Parenting at Christmas

“Tis the Season to be Jolly,” but for some parents and children “Tis the Season filled with Folly.” The following “Parenting Brain Color“ Tips will help to make your Christmas celebrations less stressful and more fun! “Yellow Brain Parents” are dependable organizers who need orderliness and have traditional views about family members’ behavior during celebrations. They…

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Empty Nesters Again

Yesterday, our “Joyful Chaos” came to a close. Our son, daughter-in-law, 3 year old granddaughter and 10 month old grandson moved into their new home. My husband, Jordan, and I refer to their return from Brazil and 15 month sojourn with us as a “Once in a life time blessing that will never come again!”…

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Family Never Fail Butter Cookie Recipe

Her grandchildren, great grandchildren, family members, friends and neighbors all called my maternal grandmother “Mimi.” When my mother became a grandmother we continued the maternal grandmother family tradition and called her “Mimi” and my Mimi became “Mimi Eva.” When I became a grandmother, I was thrilled and honored  that our children continued our family tradition……

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Brain Book Gift and Book Review

I was delighted to learn that What Color Is Your Brain? (WCIYB) was reviewed on Lisa Martin’s blog: Lisa Reviews. Lisa wrote a remarkable review  that stated, WCIYB  “helps you understand the people that surround you and who doesn’t want to know that?”  Lisa also asked her readers to leave a comment telling her who…

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