by Nancy | Sep 9, 2025 | Commitment, Listening, Respectful Behaviors
Review: Law #1= Respect. Learning how to treat others with respect delivers much happier relationships as well as more self-respect. Law #2: Learning how to manage anger can be a force to create good in the world and bring personal healing to long-buried wounds. Law...
by Nancy | Sep 2, 2025 | Communication Skills, Respectful Behaviors
REVIEW: Law #1 is the Law of Respect. When you speak and act with respect toward your partner, your child, or anyone, you are more apt to be heard and understood, and given the respect you desire. In addition, by treating others with respect, you gain more respect for...
by Nancy | Aug 12, 2025 | Communication Skills, Habit Change, Respectful Behaviors
Review Your marriage is in trouble. You’re either fighting all the time or existing like roommates. The love and passion have disappeared, but you don’t know how to get them back. Is this all there is? Is wanting more a wishful dream that isn’t...
by Nancy | Apr 8, 2025 | Commitment, Communication Skills, Conflict, Listening, Problem Solving, Respectful Behaviors, Uncategorized
Confirming a Message Pay attention the next time a server takes your order at a restaurant…even a fast food drive-through. The good ones always repeat your order back to make sure they heard it correctly. This avoids the embarrassment of delivering an order that...
by Nancy | Feb 18, 2025 | Communication Skills, Conflict, Parenting, Problem Solving, Respectful Behaviors
When couples have a child, it’s essential to agree on parenting decisions. One of the most important sources of a child’s security is knowing that Mom and Dad are united in the policies concerning that child. When a child is able to “play” one...
by Nancy | Oct 1, 2024 | Communication Skills, Conflict, Listening, Respectful Behaviors, Uncategorized
The Surgeon General’s Report Recently the Surgeon General announced his research outcome. BIG NEWS! Parents measure the highest levels of anxiety of any other adult group tested. I felt like saying, “Duh!” Nearly any parent in our culture would laugh...
