by Nancy | Oct 1, 2025
Recently, two of my favorite people spent a weekend with me and inevitably our conversation landed on divorce mediation. They asked about my relationship observations, both from a success perspective as well as why some eventually fail. We all agreed that a healthy...
by Nancy | Sep 24, 2025
After 13+ years as a divorce and family mediator, I have worked with literally hundreds of families. I’ve conducted mediations with parents who’ve brought along their toddlers (not ideal), and I’ve also met privately with their teenagers (ideal). ...
by Nancy | Sep 17, 2025
Every so often, I reread “The Four Agreements” sometimes stopping after the first principle, which is to “be impeccable with your word.” To me that means integrity, and some of us may be due for personal check-up. So, let’s start with a brief quiz: Do your...
by Nancy | Sep 10, 2025
This topic was introduced to me by a colleague who I met years ago at a networking event. I admire her work ethic and follow-up skills, and each time we meet, she gives me another nugget of inspiration. Hence, the title of this article. I find myself struggling with...
by Nancy | Sep 3, 2025
Getting through the dog days of summer can be a challenge. While not generally lazy, I am finding myself putting off more things than I get done each day. So, my “to do” list keeps growing like the pile of clothes I need to take to the women’s...
by Nancy | Aug 27, 2025
During practically every divorce mediation, I remind my clients that, although they’re no longer a couple, they will always be a family. I offer up scenarios where they’ll likely be sitting next to or near each other, such as graduations, birthday parties,...
by Nancy | Aug 20, 2025
When you imagine an empty bucket and then fill it, what goes in? Water? Sand? Popcorn? Something intangible? At least once a week, a divorcing couple comes into my office carrying a bucket of resentment. One or the other has either cheated, spent too much money,...
by Nancy | Aug 13, 2025
Helen Mirren once said: “Before you argue with someone, ask yourself, is that person even mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective? Because if not, there’s absolutely no point.” I wish I would have learned this lesson a...
by Nancy | Aug 6, 2025
On a recent flight from Milwaukee, I finished an extraordinary novel. I had to explain to my seatmates that the reason I kept blowing my nose was the sad ending, and not that I was sick. (Comment below and I’ll tell you the title.) Because one of the underlying...
by Nancy | Jul 30, 2025
I drive past unhoused people almost every day. Sometimes, especially when it’s raining, I will lower my car window and hand over a dollar. But most of the time, I simply look the other way. I guess I’m more compassionate in the rain than I am in the sunshine. I do...
by Nancy | Jul 23, 2025
Some labels are important. After all, I don’t want to grab jar of orange marmalade when I’m really looking for apricot preserves. Other than the important ones (like those on wine bottles), I dislike labels. I don’t like the scratchy ones inside my t-shirts,...
by Nancy | Jul 16, 2025
If you’re an employee who’s having or who has ever had an office romance, raise your hand. To be completely transparent, I’m raising my hand right now as well. Surveys report that 60% of people responding have dated a co-worker at one time or another and if...
