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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
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be affectionate, be quick to apologize, be thoughtful, holidays, strengthen family bonds
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
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assertiveness, compromising, rights, strengthening family bonds
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.
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family roles, strengthening family bonds
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
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empathy, shifting perspectives, strengthening family bonds
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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attention, empathize, holidays, spend quality time, strengthen family bonds, take interest
All too often people confuse assertiveness with rudeness or aggression. Some say ‘I say it like it is!’ or think that brutal honesty which can often be hurtful is somehow assertive. Others still think that the opposite to being passive or a ‘pushover’ is to
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I remember being bullied as a child and telling my parents for the first time. I was only five years old but I could plainly see how sad they were and how much it hurt them to know I was in pain. I told them
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authenticity, family bonds, intimacy, protecting family
Throughout the years I’ve learnt to love that my family knows me so well. They know my mannerisms, they understand my quirky sense of humor, my ‘concentration face’ when I’m trying to focus or I’m absorbed into something. Unfortunately, they also know when I’m feigning
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assertiveness, body language, diffusing conflict, family relations, interest, strengthening family bonds
Like most families, my family has had its ups and downs. During my teenage years my household had its turbulent moments. There were times when we spoke in anger and communicated poorly. There were times when we felt unheard and misunderstood. As I’ve matured and reflected
