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February 3rd, 2012Tip of the Day
February 3rd, 2012How about using positive self-talk, so you can be congruent in your message? Here we go: 1) I can do this; 2) We can work this out; 3) We’ll get through this; 4) I will do the best I can and that will be enough; 5) I know I can handle this; 6) This can be easy; 7) I choose to stay calm;
I love being a parent; 9) Boy, I’m pretty good at this; and 10) Piece of cake!
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February 1st, 2012Your communication with your children needs to be congruent with who you are. What I mean by that is that if inside of you you think that this situation (or relationship) can never be worked/figured out, but your words are offering encouragement, hope and forgiveness…guess what? Whatever you say (no mater the words), they hear “This can never be worked/figured out!” It is those long and sensitive antennas that kids have…they hear EVERYTHING from the tone of your voice to your body language. Can’t fool them!!
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February 1st, 2012You get what you give…Yes, when your children scream and yell and act out, even thrown things, where did they learn that? Reality check!!!
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January 31st, 2012OK, do not restrict your communication with your children only to problem situations. It is extremely important that you talk about “nothing” with them – A LOT. This kind of talk about things that don’t matter, 1) matter to them, and 2) is excellent practice for the times when you do have things to say that matter. See it as a relationship builder…
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January 28th, 2012When venturing into any communication, start softly. Why? Because 96% of conversations end the same way they started!
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January 27th, 2012Hello, this is God. Today I am going to handle all of your problems. I don’t need your help. So, have a good day. I love you!
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January 26th, 2012Today I notice things. I notice how little I have to go to the grocery store. I notice how warm it is today. I notice that the grass still grows, whether I have money or not. Today I practice noticing.