Research indicates the two variables that best predict/engender lasting relationships are: Kindness and Generosity: http://www.businessinsider.com/lasting-relationships-rely-on-2-traits-2014-11
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May 18, 2015 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Parenting and modern tech – Limit setting with devices
May 18, 2015 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
A new kickstarter project involves an iPad case that allows parents to monitor and control your child’s iPad usage: http://www.kidcase.com
Read More »The magic mute button
May 18, 2015 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
One day, while I was watching TV, the phone rang. I pressed mute on the TV and talked to my friend on the phone. At one point, the TV distracted me. A character was having a considerable temper tantrum that grabbed my attention. The other characters around him seemed truly affected by the tantrum. However, […]
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May 15, 2015 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This article discusses the importance of validation and empathy in parenting, and how to provide that as a parent, even if you did not get that as a child: http://goop.com/the-legacy-of-a-narcissistic-parent/
Read More »The Han Solo factor
May 11, 2015 | For parents of teenagers,metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
Several years ago, my older brother and I were discussing the Star Wars movies. We both felt the original movies were superior, and were trying to figure out what it was that made us feel this way. We came up with a few theories, when he suggested an idea that has stuck with me as […]
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