It’s OOB O’Clock! Don’t Make Me Say it’s Okay and more in the November 2026 Merlin Messenger
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YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST
There’s nothing like your first time. It was 1987 and I was in third grade when I saw my first live musical. My big sister, Hilary, had a featured role in the Riley Elementary Fifth…
The Secret to a Great Performance: The Merlin Works Holiday 2025 Newsletter
I begged. I bribed. I cajoled. I scolded. I punished. But I could not make my kids be quiet on the weekend mornings. Sleeping in on the weekend is one of my favorite things, especially…
What is Your Most Valuable Resource?: The Merlin Works Fall 2025 Newsletter
I didn’t know the color of the house I lived in. For years I thought it was one color: beige. Then a few years ago, my whole family signed the pledge for Screen Free Week…
When You Can’t Seem to Stop Falling, Take Flight: Merlin Works July 2025 Newsletter
“Once I get through this and things settle down, I’ll be fine.” This might be the lie I tell myself most often. When have things ever settled down? After my kids were born? My divorce?…
Here, Chew On This: Merlin Works Newsletter May 2025
You don’t need to tell your kids not to chew on rocks. The rocks will teach them that lesson. No need to shout, “No! Yucky! We don’t eat rocks!” How silly. At least that’s what…
What People Get Wrong About Boundaries: The Merlin Works January 2025 Newsletter
“You need to respect my boundaries” is a very common yet misleading statement. Boundaries are extremely popular these days and a highly important, but often misunderstood tool. Boundaries are not expectations for other people’s behavior.…