Month: February 2012

Do you want to know the trick to loving children effectively?

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In his book, Soft-Spoken Parenting, H. Wallace Goddard says, “There is a trick to loving children effectively. Effective loving requires us to deliver what … Read more

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In her book, Why Talking is Not Enough, Susan Page says, “Most couples believe, ‘If only we could solve our problems, then we could be happy together.’ The opposite is actually true: if you focus … Read more

Do you know that anticipating an event can help you enjoy it more?

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In his book, Happiness, David Lykken says, “I am certain that the sum of the enjoyment I have experienced in my long … Read more

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In his book, Parents and the Dynamics of Child Rearing, George Holden says, “An effective parent cannot act the same way across all situations, to different children, or across time and still be effective. Rather, … Read more

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In his book, Beyond the Myth of Marital Happiness, Blaine Fowers says, “We became partners in working something out rather than fighting with each other over it because we both wanted to be on the … Read more

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In their publication, The Personal Journey, Wally Goddard and James Marshall say “Each person has strengths and weaknesses. The greatest joy and progress come from using our strengths while managing our weaknesses. We discover our … Read more

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In her book, The Psychology of Parental Control, Wendy S. Grolnick says, “When children do activities for the reward rather than the joy of the activity, they no longer get the feelings of freedom, competence, … Read more

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In her book, Hold Me Tight, Dr. Sue Johnson says “If we have generally found others to be safe havens and have a secure bond with our lover, then it is easier for us to … Read more

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In her book, Positivity, Barbara Fredrickson says, “Unearth a past moment of positivity, whether from yesterday, last week, or last year. Allow yourself time to roll your mental images around in your mind. Look at … Read more

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In his book, Between Parent and Child, Child psychologist Haim Ginott says, “An empathic response that mirrors to children their upset feelings and expresses the parents’ sympathy and understanding is effective in changing children’s angry … Read more