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In Praise of Vulnerability

I was on the phone with a Tony Robbin’s coach, a […] The post In Praise of Vulnerability appeared first on Karen Putz . Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 03 2014 4:30 PM by Karen Putz » Deaf Mom

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, vulnerability, brene brown, imperfect, self acceptance, being human, you are enough, authentic

Living on Three Words for 2013

Every year, Chris Brogan selects three words to guide him and keep him focused throughout the year. The three words are a “shorthand representation of your bigger story,” Chris explains. Chris shares his three words for 2013 in his post, …...

Published Tue, Jan 01 2013 4:45 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, joy, passion, imagine, chris brogan, my three words, 2013, inspirational words for 2013

How Do You Do All That You Do?

Lately, my bio reads like a gal off in too many directions. One week, I’m in Vancouver doing a presentation for Hands & Voices. Then I’m off in another direction doing a workshop for parents of deaf and hard of … Continue reading...

Published Sun, Mar 24 2013 10:13 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, passion, doing more, doing what you love to do, dan miller, passionate life, kix brooks, sutton parks

In Praise of Meditation

Every day, I spend some time meditating in quiet thought. I start with some gratitude, for I find it gets me in a good frame of mind. Then I spend some time “sitting for ideas,” a process I learned from … Continue reading → Read...

Published Fri, Oct 12 2012 11:16 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, letting go, quiet time, Meditation, thinking process

My Hands & Voices Family

I’m back home after five amazing days in Oregon for the 2012 Hands & Voices Leadership conference. We started off with our board meeting: Hands & Voices has grown from four chapters to chapters around the world. We opened …...

Published Wed, Jun 27 2012 12:11 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Raising Deaf/HH Kids

My Three Words to Live By in 2014

It’s that time of the year when everyone starts o […] The post My Three Words to Live By in 2014 appeared first on Karen Putz . Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 06 2014 2:08 PM by Karen Putz » Deaf Mom

Filed under: Uncategorized, Inspirational Stuff, Deaf Mom

The Dance of Communication

There’s a famous quote of Helen Keller that gets […] The post The Dance of Communication appeared first on Karen Putz . Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 16 2014 9:36 AM by Karen Putz » Deaf Mom

Filed under: hard of hearing, deaf, Inspirational Stuff, communication access, lipreading, interpreters

When Are You Going to Write Your Book?

“I want to write a book.” As a Passion Mentor, this dream comes up frequently when I ask people what their big dream is. Or their plan for the next year. Or the next five. Or their legacy. It always surprises me how long people have been carrying...

Published Tue, Mar 22 2016 6:13 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, dreams, writing a book, james patterson, putting off for someday, dream of writing a book, i want to write a book, someday i will write a book. someday dreams, stephen king, carrie, marianne williamson

You Can’t Plan Adventure

I’ve entered a new season on the parenting journey: I’m now a mom of three young adults. This phase has required a shift in my parenting experience, one that requires a new skill set. It requires letting go and stepping back versus the heavy...

Published Wed, Jan 11 2017 6:03 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Uncategorized, Inspirational Stuff, adventure, passion, parenting, travel

Goodbye to Chicago Moms Blog, Hello to The Chicago Moms

For the last two years, I have been writing for the Chicago Moms Blog, a network of blogs owned by the Silicon Valley Moms group. When I first came across the blog almost three years ago, I said to myself, “I want to write for them someday!”...

Published Tue, Jun 29 2010 11:22 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Uncategorized, writing, blogs, chicago moms

ZVRS Reveals VRS with iPhone4

Over 200 folks gathered at the Hard Rock Cafe in Philadelphia on July 7, 2010 for a private event hosted by ZVRS. Tim Rarus took the stage and talked about the history of video relay service. “In the old days before the TTY,” he explained...

Published Thu, Jul 08 2010 2:59 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: zvrs, Uncategorized, ASL, relay, communication access, iphone4, video relay

The American Sign Language Journey

I’m sitting in a restaurant in Northbrook as I type this. I have just dropped off my daughter at the International Center for Deafness and the Arts (ICODA) and I’m passing the time as she practices for the upcoming Peter Pan play. Three, sometimes...

Published Wed, Oct 21 2009 5:31 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Raising Deaf/HH Kids, ASL, ICODA, Peter Pan play, American Sign Language

Merry Christmas from the Putz Family

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Putz family! Bookmark me! More » Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 25 2009 7:01 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Uncategorized

Come and Join Me at Mom’s Night Inn

It’s that time of the year again, the weekend where moms of deaf and hard of hearing kids kick back together! Registration is already half full, so act quickly to join in on this special weekend! Illinois Hands & Voices presents: Mom’s Night...

Published Thu, Jan 28 2010 4:55 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Raising Deaf/HH Kids, hands and voices, Mom's Night Inn, parents of deaf and hard of hearing kids, illinois hands and voices

Honey, Can You Troubleshoot the Computer?

“Son, there’s something wrong with the computer. Can you troubleshoot and figure out what’s wrong?” “Troubleshoot? Sure, Mom, no problem.” Bookmark me! More » Read More...

Published Sun, Feb 28 2010 9:56 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: troubleshooting a computer, I Can Take Pictures!

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