How to respond when your kids aren’t listening to you
When we tune into our kids nonverbal communication we can learn why they aren’t listening and make changes for successful listening later.
Tag: communication
5 Ways to Understand an Introvert Personality
We all know her… She sits by herself looking like she doesn’t want to be there. Social interactions seem to make her frazzled. She avoids small talk. She’s on her phone and not making eye contact. When you do try to talk to her, she’s not very friendly. You walk …
5 Steps to Avoid Making Decisions Out of Anger
Note: As an affiliate I earn a small commission on purchases made through my site, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my small business! Making good decisions is a skill that requires a clear mind and a thoughtful decision-making process. Yet, when emotions run high, especially …
Successful Marriage: How to Water the Marital Garden
Today begins the first of a five-part series on improving our marital communication for a successful marriage. These skills are all rooted in marital communication and foster positive ways to grow your marriage in a beautiful way. What does it mean to water our marital garden? What does watering our …
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Serving Your Kids with Love Every Day ❤️
I’ve talked about showing our kids we love them before. Today I want to talk about how we can serve in love. Serving our kids does not make us their maid. I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve told my kids, “I’m not your maid” a time or two. Yet …
Changing How You Talk To Yourself for a Happier Marriage
Negative self talk in marriage can be very destructive, but there are some easy fixes. Read on for three solutions to negative self talk in marriage.
The Chosen: Where to Find it in the Bible (S1.E2)
SEASON 1: Episode 2 The Chosen Season 1: Episode 2 is about celebrating Shabbat. The chosen S1:E2 SUMMARY: See Season 1: Episode 1 summary here. Mary learns to host Shabbat dinner (sacred Sabbath dinner). Simon makes a deal with Romans to sell out Jewish merchants who are fishing on the …
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Make a Plan to Relax: Self-Care Ideas
Self care ideas don’t have to be complicated and you don’t have to leave the house for them. Here’s a quick list of things you can do TODAY to begin relaxing.
Roommate Life Begins at Home
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” …
The Ultimate Secret to Doing What Needs to be Done
Dad Says, “The Hard Thing is the Right Thing” Knowing when to take action can be tough. My dad always said that when making a decision or in the midst of a problem, “the hard thing is generally the right thing to do.” My life experience has born this out …
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