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In his book, Between Parent and Child, Haim Ginott says, “Most discipline problems consist of two parts: angry feelings and angry acts. Each part has to be handled differently. Feelings have to be identified and … Read more
Guide Children By Listening to Them
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In his book, The Whole Child, Seamus Carey says, “The emotions and feelings that children experience are often far more complex than their ability to articulate them. They often get frustrated trying to express their … Read more
Seek First to Understand
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In their book, Ten Lessons to Transform Your Marriage, John and Julie Gottman say, “Understanding must come before advice. In other words, it’s better to let your partner get all his or her feelings out … Read more
Forgiveness Leads to Freedom
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In their book, What Happy People Know, Dan Baker and Cameron Stauth say, “Forgiveness doesn’t alter what has happened. The memory remains; the hurt is unchanged. But forgiveness grants us new eyes, through the grace … Read more
Giving Children Choices Cultivates Independence
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In his book, Between Parent and Child, Haim Ginott says, “Give children a choice and a voice in matters that affect their lives. Children are dependent on their parents, and dependency breeds hostility. To reduce … Read more
Keys to Vibrant Relationships Are Common Sense but not Common Practice
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In their book, The Marriage Garden, H. Wallace Goddard and James P. Marshall say, “When we are vibrant people, we bring far more to our relationships than when we are languishing. The keys to being … Read more
Grow Strong By Challenging Yourself
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In their book, What Happy People Know, Dan Baker and Cameron Stauth say, “The human mind, body, and spirit thrive on struggle and challenge, just as a muscle thrives on exercise. Satisfaction without effort doesn’t … Read more
The Trick to Loving Children Effectively
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
If You Want to be Happy, Stop Focusing on Your Problems
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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
The Joys of Anticipation
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