Posts Tagged 'listening'

Aug

16

A Fail-Proof Way to Guarantee Gratitude Every Day

When my kids were little I wanted an easy way to start conversation at the mealtimes, so dinner started with each member sharing a success and a challenge from the day. In the beginning it was great: The stories were balanced between those two topics, and it sparked interesting, and …

Jul

23

The lost art of family dinner conversation

When was the last time you were sitting at the dinner table with your family and actually had a conversation? Are you thinking that could never happen? I’m here to tell you that not only is it possible, but it’s easy to create a family rule to put the devices …

Jan

8

A quick tip to make sure your message is heard at work (and home)

Did you hear me?  Have you ever left a conversation wondering if you were heard? In this video Laura offers a quick tip to be sure your message is heard and understood.…

Oct

23

Are you really listening?

You can show your kids (and others) in your life how much you care by really listening to what is said. Listen to this video to hear what Laura has to say about being present.…

Sep

20

Parenting Corner – Coping with grief

Q.  My father recently died, and my children were very close to him so it’s hitting them especially hard.  Do you have any tips to help kids with their grief?

A.  I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Losing someone you love can be difficult for a family.  Below …

Aug

23

Parenting Corner – My son hates camp

Q. My son is at overnight camp for two weeks and after 3 days wants to come home. He is totally miserable but I think it’s important he stick it out, while my husband wants to let him come home. What do we do?

A. Great question! This is a …

Jul

17

Be specific about what you want

When you’re asking questions, learn to be specific about what you ask so you get the answer you need.…

Jul

10

Owning your truth

It’s important in relationships to learn to stand in your truth and own your feelings.…

Jul

9

In the Office – Caught in the middle

Q:  I work with a small team and two of my colleagues don’t get along. They don’t say anything to each other but instead come to me.  I want to help, but I feel like I end up taking sides or I’m caught in the middle.  What do I …

Jul

3

Teaching children how to communicate

It’s important to give your children the space to be honest with how they feel, even if it’s hard to hear. Learn tips for creating an open space for communication in your home.…