Christmas really is my favorite time of year. There's something about the way the cold crisp air makes everything inside feel cozy inside, the endless roast dinners to die for and the precious time spent with family. It is during these special moments that I
Last week we examined the key behaviors of being affectionate, thoughtful and quick to apologize. This week we look at the last two key behaviors, being quick to forgive and being willing to compromise. Behavior Nine – Be Quick to Forgive If a family member tries to
Not all family’s are as affectionate as mine. We hug, say I love you often and are very open with our affections towards one another. It’s true though that not all family’s are alike when it comes to displaying affection, some are rather more reserved
As I’ve grown older family has become much more important to me. One of the things I’ve noticed is how often most of us, myself included, confuse down time with quality time. I often find myself having a coffee engrossed into my favorite book with
I’m not going to lie, I’ve been guilty of taking my family for granted and not giving them my undivided attention. It’s so easy to do – we are often more comfortable with our family than anyone else, anticipating what they are going to say
Last week we explored how empathy, giving your undivided attention and spending quality time together improve family bonds. This week we examine the key behaviors of being affectionate, thoughtful and quick to apologize. Behavior Six – Be Affectionate Express to your family how much they mean to
Over the holidays family members can get stressed with all of the expectations of a perfect Christmas. When strong characters clash, tension can arise and conflict can occur. If you would like to eliminate some of the holiday stress please read my article titled ‘Tis
In 2008 I got married. Nothing could prepare me for how much that little piece of paper would change everything. Suddenly I was consumed by the fact I was now a wife. My identity changed. Everything was colored by what a good wife would do.
As a twenty something I always thought my parents were on my case. I’m an only child and I used to view their attentiveness as being overly fussy and too much. Looking back, I hadn’t developed the maturity to effectively empathize and see things from
Last week we examined the importance of body language and being yourself around your family. This week we explore how empathy, giving your undivided attention and spending quality time together improve family bonds. Behavior Three – Empathize and Seek to Understand With different generations and family roles
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