Communication skills – good and bad – are first learned at home. Those skills then translate to a roommate relationship when our kids leave home and go their own way. In the long run, the foundation we give them lasts a lifetime. Even if they don’t have the “right roommate” …

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Goal planning as a family is important for family success. Do it today and keep track all year. You’ll be glad you did!

Reward Behavior = Repeat Behavior People are pretty simple. For instance, research shows that when we reward behavior we like, people do that behavior more. Positive reinforcement indeed goes a long way! For instance, when I thank my son for taking care of the trash without being told, he is …

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