Children need to hear these things spoken verbally and spoken through your nonverbal communication. If you want these messages to really stick, you must model them for your children. When you model them, you speak with integrity which makes all the difference to your child. You … [Read more...]
8 Communication Skills Every Couple Should Master
8 Communication Skills Every Couple Should Master Couples, no matter how diverse, seem to struggle with many of the same problems when it comes to communication. Their communication resembles a dance, around and around they go- nobody wins, nothing is resolved, and nobody feels … [Read more...]
Do You Hide Behind Your Bad Behavior?
Do you hide behind your bad behavior? Here is the thing. Most of us have no idea that we are hiding behind our bad behavior because we refuse to admit to ourselves that we are doing anything wrong. If we were to acknowledge our undesirable actions, we would … [Read more...]
What is Assertiveness?
"Being assertive is a core communication skill. Being assertive means that you express yourself effectively and stand up for your point of view, while also respecting the rights of others." -Mayo Clinic Staff Aggressive people tend to put their needs before the needs of others. … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Improve the Communication With Your Child
Do you allow your children to tell you how they are feeling, even if you do not like what they have to say? or Do you become angry when you hear them express feelings that are unacceptable to you? Your child is going to feel the way that they feel whether they tell you or not. … [Read more...]