How To talk To Each Other
Posted on June 14, 2008 - Filed Under Family | Leave a Comment
Communication skills are required of the parent when teaching children how to follow directions. How we talk to our children plays a major role in their compliance as well as their attitude.
Previous generations told children what to do, how to do it, when to do it and the only answer to the “But, why?” was, “Because I said so.” Although some of that is still okay, depending on the issue, parenting skills have changed.
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Posted on April 24, 2008 - Filed Under Family | Leave a Comment
During a divorce and long after it’s final, your children will be asking you questions that make you squirm. Making them feel awful about the other parent that they still love is playing dirty.
Anytime we have disagreements with other people, it is our instinct as human beings to have someone on our “side.” When you get divorced or are getting divorced, it is very tempting to talk with friends and family about who was “right” or “wrong” or who the fault lies with in the divorce. It’s okay, it’s even therapeutic, to discuss your situation with your adult friends and family. It’s tempting to talk about who was at fault in the marriage with your children also, but don’t do it. Don’t discuss how horrible you think your ex is at all.
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