Posts Tagged 'listening'

Jun

28

Parenting Corner – I want my kids to get along!

Q:  My adult children are constantly arguing with each other during family gatherings.  I don’t know what I did wrong; all I want is for them to get along. What can I do?

A:  Great question! It’s natural for parents to want their children to “get along” but unfortunately it’s …

Jun

26

The art of bonding and communicating: don’t tell, ask

The secret to showing people you care and to deepen bonds is to ask questions and really listen to the answers.…

Jun

19

The strength of a marriage

A marriage is not strong because of the good times you share; rather it is built on how you handle and resolve conflict with your partner.…

Jun

5

Learn to ask better questions

To have a real conversation with someone, you need to learn to ask specific questions. Watch this video to understand how to ask focused questions that deepen conversations.…

May

31

Parenting Corner – My daughter says she’s bi-sexual

Q.  My 14-year old daughter announced she is bi-sexual.  I want her to know I support her but at such a young age I’m not sure she understands what it all means, maybe it’s just a fad or a phase.  How do I talk to her about this knowing our …

May

10

Parenting Corner – Teaching Your Child Resourcefulness (Re-post)

May

3

Parenting Corner – Dating emotionally unhealthy people

Q:  My college-age son has a history of dating people who are emotionally unhealthy.  He has done this since high school and I’m fearful of his choices long-term.  How can I help him recognize the behavior before he gets into a serious relationship?  

A:  Great question! Although your desire to …

Mar

12

In the Office – Staying present during conversations

Q. I manage a large team of people with more work to do each day than there is time to complete it; as a result I find it increasingly difficult to pay attention to individuals when they are talking to me.  I’m starting to get negative feedback from direct reports …

Jan

4

Parenting Corner – My son was being tormented

Q: My 11-year old son was being tormented by a couple of girls for half the school year and I didn’t know until the Dean call me. I’m concerned he let it go this long and I didn’t know anything about it, what should I do?

A. Great question! It’s …

Dec

19

Different Approaches to Parenting

We tend to parent based on our behavioral style, and not our child’s. But just like you don’t feed a cat and dog the same food even though they are both animals, children have different emotional requirements and need different approaches to parenting.…