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In his book, The Happiness Hypothesis, Jonathan Haidt says, “Finding fault with yourself is the key to overcoming the hypocrisy and judgmentalism that damage so many valuable relationships. The instant you see some contribution you … Read more
Are you someone your children can count on?
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In their book, Everyday Blessings, Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn say, “When a child, no matter how old, feels our acceptance, when he feels our love, not just … Read more
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In their book, How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Patricia Love and Steven Stosny say, “We’re giving you a tall order: Be at your best when your partner is at his or … Read more
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In his book, Authentic Happiness, Martin Seligman says, “Insufficient appreciation and savoring of the good events in your past and overemphasis of the bad ones are the two culprits that undermine serenity, contentment, and satisfaction.”… Read more
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“The best way to help a teenager develop a broader range of empathy is to help provide a consistent experience of being understood and empathized with.” (Stanley I. Greenspan, in his book, The Secure Child, p. … Read more
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“Many relationship problems aren’t truly ‘problems’ at all; they are facts of life. If you label something as a problem, you imply that it has a solution. If you label it a fact of life, you … Read more
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“Children experience frustration and resentment when parents seem uninterested in how they feel and in their point of view. Parents can initiate favorable changes in their children by listening with sensitivity.” (Child psychologist, Haim G. Ginott, … Read more
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“If you simply pretend to be extraverted when you’re with others-that is, if you act bold, talkative, energetic, active, assertive, and adventurous-no matter what your natural inclinations are, you’ll extract more positivity from those social exchanges.” … Read more
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“One of the reasons it’s important to spend time with your child is that you never know when he is going to open up and tell you what’s going on in his life.” (Laurence Steinberg, in … Read more
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“We will never have lives without challenges. We would probably be bored if we did! The surprise is that we have more control than we realize. We don’t have to give up. We can call on … Read more