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Month: July 2011

Give Them Choices

A Great Idea …

“By permitting your child to exercise some self-direction at home, you’ll help him develop, refine, and practice the skills you want him to be able to draw on when he’s not with his parents.” (Psychologist Laurence … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on July 30, 2011Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Give Them Choices

Cure For Irritation

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“If looking on the bright side doesn’t come naturally to you, start with small steps. Make a list of your partner’s positive qualities-the things he or she does to contribute to your life together. Memorize this … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on July 30, 2011Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Cure For Irritation

No Shortcut to Happiness

A Great Idea …

“The belief that we can rely on shortcuts to gratification and bypass the exercise of personal strengths and virtues is folly. It leads…to legions of humanity who are depressed in the middle of great wealth and … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on July 29, 2011Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on No Shortcut to Happiness

Crying Over Spilled Milk

A Great Idea …

“From minor mishaps children can learn major lessons in values. Children need to learn from their parents to distinguish between events that are merely unpleasant and annoying and those that are tragic and catastrophic.” (Child psychologist, … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on July 29, 2011Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Crying Over Spilled Milk

Finding Your Silver Lining

A Great Idea …

“The beauty of emotions is that they are highly individualized, depending more on your inner interpretations than on your outer circumstances.” (Barbara L. Fredrickson, Professor of Psychology, in her book, Positivity p. 40)

In Other Words … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on July 28, 2011Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Finding Your Silver Lining

Something Better Than Change

A Great Idea …

“[In times of conflict] the natural inclination is to try to change your partner, but efforts directed solely at such change often make the conflict worse. When you genuinely accept your partner, you may achieve peace … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on July 28, 2011Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Something Better Than Change

Seeing the Forest in the Trees: The Sacred Invitation of the Temple


Several years ago I knew a man who said that he had mastered the temple endowment. I was intrigued. He claimed that he could sit down and sleep for an entire session with only minor interruptions. That was his definition … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on July 17, 2011Categories Uncategorized3 Comments on Seeing the Forest in the Trees: The Sacred Invitation of the Temple

What To Do When You Disagree

A Great Idea …

“So the issue is not whether you and your child will get into struggles; you will. The issue is how you will resolve them and how you and your child will feel when you walk away … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on July 15, 2011Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on What To Do When You Disagree

In Response: Teaching Our Children to Love and Serve Each Other

We recently had one of our readers ask a challenging question. We felt like it would be useful to share her question and Dr. Wally’s response in hopes that others will find benefit from it.

Question:

I recently found you … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on July 13, 2011Categories Uncategorized1 Comment on In Response: Teaching Our Children to Love and Serve Each Other

When Your Partner Hurts You

A Great Idea …
“See beyond your partner’s negative actions in the moment to the good intentions from which they spring or the positive consequences they sometimes have.” (Andrew Christensen in his book, Reconcilable Differences, p. 6)
In Other Words … Read more

Author H. Wallace GoddardPosted on July 13, 2011Categories Uncategorized1 Comment on When Your Partner Hurts You

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