Being judgmental is something that comes quite naturally to parents. After all, it’s supposedly your job to look for what your child is doing wrong and correct her. Judging, though, is something that gets in your way of listening. If you are constantly evaluating what your child is saying, you are not really listening. With […]
“Yeah, but” is basically a way to acknowledge that you know that were talking about something but the content didn’t’ really matter. Rather than “Yeah, but” try “It’s interesting you said…” or “Why do you think that?”. With Heart, Coach Sheri Get the latest updates on our Facebook Community, Click HERE to Join.
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If your teen is talking to you, it’s best to let them talk. If you “accidentally” interrupt, apologize and invite them to continue. You are also being a role model on how to have a polite conversation. With Heart, Coach Sheri Get the latest updates on our Facebook Community, Click HERE to Join.
Let’s face it, sometimes you are in a really hurry. But if you aren’t, allow your teen the time she needs to formulate her thoughts so she can articulate what she wants to say. Hurrying can be finishing their sentences, making impatient remarks, or getting on your phone. With Heart, Coach Sheri Get the latest
If you are looking for something, chances are you’ll find it. Having a conversation with someone is no different. If you are looking for criticism, disrespect, errors you are probably going to find them. Look instead for their new-found wisdom, their eagerness to engage with you, and their new way of seeing the world around
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I have learned so much from truly listening to my teens and begin open minded about their viewpoint. Just because I have had more years on this planet does not mean that I have life all figured out. Listen to their viewpoint and consider whether or not they have some valid points. With Heart, Coach
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When your child brings up a topic you might not agree with, you might start looking for “wrong” information. This gives you a way to refute what they are saying. You might also be looking for wrong grammar or facts. If you do hear information that is incorrect, ask questions and hear them out rather
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Every year, millions of people create their obligatory New Year’s Resolution list. There are the typical goals that top the list every year: lose weight, go to the gym, and save money. Not surprisingly, 80% of people have failed by February to live up to their resolutions. The problem is our approach to creating these
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While being interviewed on a radio show, the host asked me, “What can grandparents do to help their teen granddaughters while they are going through tough times?” This was a fantastic question. The beauty of grandparents is that they don’t have to bother with discipline, academics, attire, or dating. Grandparents can provide unconditional love without
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For teens, hanging with the extended family during holidays is not all it’s cracked up to be. Teens would usually prefer to lounge around, catch up with friends, and stare at a screen. However, they often have piles of homework, are forced to catch up on chores, don’t get to see their friends much, have
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