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Dec 15, 2024

Effective Time Out: A tutorial

Dec 15, 2024

Taking a time-out can be a powerful tool for improving communication, especially in emotionally charged situations. Following the rules of time out helps prevent conflicts from escalating, and promotes effective communication.

Dec 15, 2024

Oct 18, 2024

Reduce misunderstandings with these six words

Oct 18, 2024

The secret to effective communication is not in the judging or evaluation of the content that is being shared (they might be "right," or perhaps not), but more in the understanding of the perspective of the other person (allowing them to feel heard).

Oct 18, 2024

Oct 17, 2024

Creating a “must-have” list for a potential partner

Oct 17, 2024

Don’t start dating until you know what you are looking for! Compatibility issues

Oct 17, 2024

Feb 20, 2024

Reduce anxiety through thought stopping

Feb 20, 2024

Thought stopping involves identifying a useless, anxiety-producing thought, and replacing it with something else – ideally, something that helps you achieve your goals.

Feb 20, 2024

Aug 9, 2023

Dear Student Preparing to Return to School ….

Aug 9, 2023

Back to school tips for students and parents: Students who reach out to help others often find that they are the ones who receive the most benefit.

Aug 9, 2023

Apr 27, 2020

The only 8 household rules you'll ever need

Apr 27, 2020

Household rules work best when they are clear, consistent, and apply equally to children and adults. These 8 Household Rules are easy for all ages to understand, and they lay the groundwork to help children develop the skills they will need to enjoy healthy relationships for a lifetime.

Apr 27, 2020

Apr 26, 2020

Co-parenting in a pandemic: Finding solutions without going to court

Apr 26, 2020

Methods of creating solutions with your co-parent without going to court.

Apr 26, 2020

Mar 21, 2020

Educating kids at home during COVID-19

Mar 21, 2020

Resources to assist parents with at-home learning during COVID-19 quarantine.

Mar 21, 2020

Apr 20, 2016

Teach children with positive reinforcement

Apr 20, 2016

Nag-free parenting takes initial investment, but the results are worth it! Learning how to use positive reinforcement -- rather than repetitious requests and yelling -- makes for a more peaceful household.

Apr 20, 2016

Apr 2, 2016

Assertive communication

Apr 2, 2016

A "win at any cost" mentality does not work well with assertive communication. Instead, consider the other person, and recognize that you can only control your own behavior.

Apr 2, 2016

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