Does it seem easy to communicate with your teenager? Establishing a connection with your teen is the basis for effectively supporting their mental well-being and social and emotional learning. You have two main tasks: to build on your relations and be an active listener. There are some tips to help you with these tasks: Show…
Have you ever heard this phrase? It seems like we all have been there. It’s a piece of advice that doesn’t help but makes you feel worse If you want to help, try to suggest any specific way to calm down or solve the problem. So, what can you say instead? Do you want to…
Have you created a plan for 2023? Each year we try to count our achievements and create new plans. Let’s do something different this year. Try to write a list of things that make you happy. The bigger will be the list, the better you coped with the task. You can write even tiny pleasures….
Is it an easy task to communicate? Communication is primarily about word choice. And when it comes to word choice, less is more. Before engaging in any form of communication, define your goals and your audience. Outlining carefully and explicitly what you want to convey and why will help ensure that you include all necessary…
The last year has revealed many communication problems in families and relationships. On the other hand, UNICEF recommends using COVID-19 to build better family communication. What can you do to a trustworthy parent-child relationship? be honest and explain the facts, help your children to build a schedule and keep a routine, show them how to…
Have you developed your communication skills? They will come in handy when your talk with your teen. The first rule is the same. Listen. Sitting back and listening is more effective than direct questions. Start with understanding. No matter how hard it might be, try to start all interactions with your child with understanding, even…
Right communication solves lots of problems, however, we often forget that it’s not only about talking but also about listening. Are you a good listener? Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply. Do you feel the difference? Just listen. Set aside your devices and focus…
The bad news is that the best time to improve is always a few years ago; but the good news is that the next best time to improve is now! While you are on quarantine with your Family, you can turn back to your honeymoon. However, such isolation can also become a catalyst for many conflicts. Level up your communication skills and you’ll benefit in both cases. Here are…