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Manterrupting, the annoying tendency of men to tal

Manterrupting, the annoying tendency of men to talk over and interrupt women.

One of the reasons my girls are in co-ed schools is to learn how to deal with interrupting boys (and men). I’ve taught them to say “I was speaking” when interrupted by a boy rather than “But … ”, “Yes, and … ”, “Can I just … ” to get back in the conversation, or worse, being silent and letting the boy continue to talk.

It’s a really hard skill to learn, as girls grow up with the message to always “be polite.” I was at least 10 years into my legal career before I consistently used “I was speaking” to cut off an interrupting man.

Sonia Sotomayor, who holds the distinction of being the “most interrupted” Supreme Court justice, recently spoke of the new rules to oral arguments to address the issue of male justices regularly interrupting their female colleagues.

Yes ladies, you can be a literal Supreme Court justice and still be cut-off mid-sentence by a man.

How have you dealt with “manterrupting” in your personal and professional life? Leave a comment.

‘Rona Running Streak Day 555 and I’ve got a ne

‘Rona Running Streak Day 555 and I’ve got a new toy—a Peloton Tread. Pros? Running in the AC and not having to wear headphones. Cons? Interruptions. Kids, if you wouldn’t have ran 3 miles to find me on an outdoor run to present your request, it can wait until I’m done. Anyone else obsessed with Peloton? Let me know your leaderboard name. I’m #RunFitzRun.

I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions. The po

I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions. The post-holiday doldrums just don’t put me in the right frame of mind to make changes.

September is my month to set some serious goals. The kids are back at the school. The Texas summer is winding down. And let’s be honest—setting goals for the last 3 months of the year is much less intimidating than setting goals for the entire year.

Check out my latest post for @dallas_moms (link in my bio) for my top picks for books to help with September goal setting. If your goals have to do with productivity, time management, marriage, and parenting, have I got the books to motivate you.

What’s your favorite self-improvement book?

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Check out my latest post for @dallas_moms for YouT

Check out my latest post for @dallas_moms for YouTube stars you’ll want your kids to follow. Link in the bio.

Who is your kid’s favorite YouTube star?

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‘Rona Running Streak Day 495. Yes, I’m still r

‘Rona Running Streak Day 495. Yes, I’m still running a 5K a day, closing in on 1,650 miles.

I’m one of the guests on this week’s episode of @themotherrunner podcast to talk about my streak. Huge fan girl moment for me as it’s been my favorite podcast for the last several years. Spoiler alert—I come off as just a little bit crazy. Who runs on snow and ice with a windchill of 0 for a week when her house has no power/heat? Me. Who runs in triple digit temps? Me.

Yes, you have to be just a little bit crazy to keep a streak going this long. But man, have I got a ton of great running stories to show for it.

You can click on the link in my bio to find the podcast, or you can find it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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3 no-fail hacks for getting the kids out the door

3 no-fail hacks for getting the kids out the door on time (most of the time) is the subject for my latest post for @dallas_moms (click on the link in my bio).

Have a clear, consistent consequence for being late. In my house, if you make us late for school, no electronics for the remainder of the day. No warnings. No negotiations. No threats. You’re either ready on time or you’re not. And if you’re not, no tech.

Give time warnings. In my house, there’s 4, including a run down of what the kids need to do before we can leave the house at 30 minutes, and electronics off at 20 minutes.

End the “I don’t want to leave” tantrum by asking your child “what can I do to help you” get out the door (drink, snack, etc.). Lets your child know that you hear her and sympathize with her feelings, but leaving is non-negotiable. Also helps you stay calm by giving you a task to do.

What are your hacks for getting out the door on time?

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