#1 : You MUST like everyone. Our daughters are taught from a young age that they need to like everyone in their class, their after-school care, or their Girl Scout troop. Imagine if you were told that you had to like everyone at work or all of the fellow parents at the school. This is […]
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Guest blogger, Jillian Smart M.Ed. of Jackson Education Support. The beginning of each new year prompts many of us to reflect on trials and triumphs of previous years. Maybe you passed a test that’s been holding you back at work? Or, you overcame a challenging personal situation? During reflection, it’s also common to choose a
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There’s a new social media challenge swirling around. It’s called “how hard did aging hit you”. In case you haven’t heard, the premise is to post a picture of yourself from 2008 and one from 2018 to show how aging has affected your looks. I could get behind “where were you 10 years ago” or
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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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