We think we read nonverbal signals well- but we don’t. We really can’t (shouldn’t) assume what people are thinking. For instance, just because someone is quiet doesn’t mean they are upset with us. Our true feelings are not always revealed in our body movements. Introduction Nonverbal communication plays a critical …
In a previous post we talked about watering our marital garden to have greener grass – even greener than that on the other side of the fence! One of the watering strategies I previewed was being kind. I hear a lot about kindness lately. My son’s school focuses on one …
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When we tune into our kids nonverbal communication we can learn why they aren’t listening and make changes for successful listening later.
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 …
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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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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 …
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.
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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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.
