Words have power. Power to hurt. Power to heal. And especially the power to build relationships with family members. If you want to encourage communication with the family be careful of the word power you have. Communication is More Than Just
Adult vs. Childhood Trauma
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Emotional Wounding – Reframe Past Hurts
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Problem Kids – Parents Training
Problem Kids or Parent Training. Much like the age old question of which comes first, the chicken or the egg? Many of the parents I see in my work as a family relationship author and trainer are not confident of
Encourage Without Unrealistic Praise
Everyone likes to be praised, right? Actually, too much praise can have a boomerang effect if the recipient of the compliment believes it is untrue or unrealistic. It can also cause distrust or discouragement of other members of the team or family.
Responsible Children Make Responsible Adults
Parents want responsible children. The world needs responsible adults who will teach children in their circle of influence to assume personal responsibility. Parents who allow children to experience the natural and/or logical consequences of their actions prepare them to be responsible,
5 Tips for Confidence in Conversations
For many people, the mere idea of social situations and conversations through them into anxiety. Just the thoughts of beginning a conversation with a stranger, or co-worker, can bring out latent inferior feelings and lack of confidence. I have gathered
Carboard Boxes and Blank Walls – The Challenge of Every Military Wife
Cardboard Boxes and Blank Walls- the Challenge of Every Military Wife © Judy H. Wright http://www.ArtichokePress.com What do you mean we have to be across the country next week? How can the kids be pulled out of sports, school and