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Moving from conflict to deeper understanding and trust
Genevieve Simperingham, , Respectful Communication, Understanding Peaceful Parenting, conflict resolution, moving away from consequences, partner relationships, problem solving, relationship, 0The following perspective change can help to transform conflicts into positive learning experiences. These two different approaches can relate...
The value of allowing your children to complain
Genevieve Simperingham, , Respectful Communication, allowing feelings, complaining, emotional support, 5Children who feel safe to be honest about their whole range of thoughts and feelings tend to generally feel...
The freedom to feel what one feels, rather than what one “should” feel
Genevieve Simperingham, , Respectful Communication, Understanding Peaceful Parenting, allowing feelings, emotional freedom, emotional support, feelings, 2The Five Freedoms: The famous family therapist Virginia Satir, affectionately known as the “Mother of Family Therapy” has given...
Why kids cooperate more when you eliminate the threat of consequences
Genevieve Simperingham, , Respectful Communication, cooperation, eliminate consequences, expect cooperation, punishment, you can expect, 4“Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent than the one derived from fear of...
Active listening improves communication in the parent child relationship
Genevieve Simperingham, , Respectful Communication, active listening, 4Why won’t my child listen to me? Why does he answer back? Why does she shout rather than talk...
“I” Statements – Expressing limits non-aggressively
Genevieve Simperingham, , Respectful Communication, boundaries, communication, i statements, limits, 8The calmer a parent is in their communication with their child, the easier it is for children to...
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