How To Listen So That Your Children Will Talk
July 5, 2021
There is a popular parenting book called "How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen". I have to be honest, I prefer to suggest that we learn How to Listen So That Our Children Will Talk.
When my children were very young they loved to talk to me. To be honest, there we...
Parenting in a More Connected Way
June 4, 2021
Our families are where we first learn how to understand and relate to ourselves and others.
As parents, we can feel a huge amount of pressure to get it right - sometimes we believe that to be a good parent we have to be a perfect parent.
This is not true! ...
It’s so much easier to do what we’ve always done in our lives. It’s comfortable and familiar. Our complex brains like it because they know what to expect. They can be resistant to change or unpredictability and see new experiences or ways of thinking ...
Responding Instead Of Reacting
April 1, 2021
This One Small Change Can Transform Your Relationships
This year I have been saddened to see a number of married couples considering separating because they don’t believe they can resolve their communication issues. Sometimes it seems as if they are speaking different languages! One person might say something and t...
How To Argue Well
March 17, 2021
I’m right, you’re wrong!You always do this!You never listen to me!I don’t want to talk about it!
Do these sound familiar? In the middle of a heated argument, kindness and respect can quickly be replaced with blame and hurt.
It doesn’t have to be that way! ...
Transform Your Workplace Culture
February 23, 2021
When Satya Nadella took over Microsoft in 2014, he set out to transform the company’s infamous toxic culture of hostility, infighting, and backstabbing. To start, he gave each member of his senior leadership team a copy of the book “Nonviolent Communication” by M...
The Dance of Communication in Intimate Relationships
February 11, 2021
After working with couples for many years, I have realised something very important. People don't stray from significant relationships and have affairs because the new person is more good looking, thinner, or smarter. They turn to that person to get what they are...
The Best Way To Start The New School Year
January 28, 2021
As I was writing this blog, I asked my son for his thoughts on one thing parents could do to support their children as they go back to school. He laughed and said: “Make their lunch for them every day!” It was then my turn to laugh! I believe that...
5 Ways to Be A Better Listener
January 26, 2021
Listening well to others is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. It lets them know that they matter and their life experience is valid and meaningful. Last week, I wrote about 10 Blocks To Listening. Did you recognise any of those behaviours in yours...
10 Blocks To Listening Well
January 18, 2021
We want to be able to listen so others feel heard and understood. Being a good listener is a skill we can practice and improve. Here is a list of what not to do......
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