When you’re a couple, your conversation skills can draw you closer together or drive you apart. Do you give each other love and support, or do you resort to nagging and shutting down? You might assume that loving your partner would be enough, but most of us can benefit from practicing interacting effectively. In fact, almost 70% of divorces are caused by communication … [Read more...] about 12 Important Conversation Skills for Couples
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How to Rekindle Your Friendships After a Long Period of Absence
With times as they are today, the pandemic can cause us to lose contact with long-time friends. Without realizing it, we could lose a friendship that has been there for years. And reconnecting after such an extended period might feel awkward, even unnatural. Make no mistake. It's not that you no longer want to see them again. You still love your former friend, but you just … [Read more...] about How to Rekindle Your Friendships After a Long Period of Absence
A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children’s mental health took a negative turn in 2020. In addition to the usual challenges of growing up, many families are struggling with the loss of loved ones and the consequences of closing schools for a year. Mental health is an essential part of your child’s overall wellbeing that’s just as important as their physical condition. Their early development creates the … [Read more...] about A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
7 Ways To Develop Your Child’s Social Skills
There's nothing as painful for a parent as watching your kid grapple with making friends and figuring out how to fit in. You pick your kid up from school and see him sitting by himself, huddled up in a corner, staring at his lunch bag. You ask him how he feels, and he mumbles something about loneliness. It's an unfortunate moment for any parent. The key to preventing your … [Read more...] about 7 Ways To Develop Your Child’s Social Skills
Stop Negative Self-Talk Quickly with These Steps
One of the most critical mindset shifts you can make in your life is to eliminate negative self-talk. Although everyone seems to understand the importance of this shift, most people still struggle with it. Negative, destructive self-talk disrupts your productivity and life goals. You have countless negative conversations happening inside your head throughout your day, and … [Read more...] about Stop Negative Self-Talk Quickly with These Steps