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 end of a year is time for miracles, presents and … disappointment. Sure, it’s not a rule. But the end of the year is also full of beliefs and expectations. And have you ever said to your partner about your expectations? Or you thought that it’s clear. Or, maybe, you know that he or…
Is it easy to talk with your teen? Keep in mind these simple tips to improve your communication: Teens are more likely to talk if they aren’t always getting a lecture. Give them warnings before strumming up a deep conversation Share regular meals. Try not to get too emotional. And what are your hacks? Share…
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…
Since our post about conflicts in the relationships received many “likes”, we decided to continue and develop this topic. Unresolved conflict can lead to a resentment and an additional unresolved conflict in the relationship. It can also influence your health. Sometimes you are not sure why you are angry, or you feel that the other…
Communication is the process that should be comfortable for all the participants. It doesn’t mean that you always have to agree with the other person. However: – Don’t give more attention to cell phones rather than people, otherwise, it will seem like you are disappearing from the conversation. – Don’t monopolize the conversation as it…