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Listening to Children
BUT . . . I HAVE SO MUCH TO SAY . . . nn And, herein lies the problem. As a culture, weâre a big bunch of talkers. We value the early verbal skills of our children: âCan you believe sheâs already talking in sentences?!â How often do you hear âCan you believe how well he listens?â nnYES . . . BUT . . . ON THE OTHER HAND . . . nn Listening is not only an important communication tool, but its importance has much deeper implications. When we don't feel listened to and
April 20, 2009
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Relationship Talk
GUARDIANSHIPnn When we hear the word âguardian,â what comes to mind might be how we feel in relation to our children, or our elderly parents, or perhaps an estate. At first blush, seeing oneself as a guardian of oneâs relationship might seem a bit weird. However, if we were to think of ourselves as a guardian of our relationship, perhaps we would behave quite differently and, therefore, feel more loved and cared for than we often seem to feel. nn Guardianship usually su
April 20, 2009
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Tips for a Happier Relationship
Much of this article could best be categorized as common sense. So, why would I bother to write about something as common as common sense? I think the answer lies in the same directory of life as the saying âWhen all else fails, read the directionsâ. We so often donât look to the obvious as a solution, but spin ourselves in circles trying to right wrongs by coming up with complicated, deeply analyzed solutions. And, many times, thatâs appropriate. However, the followi
April 20, 2009
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