By Elaine on June 21, 2010
The word boundary always seems so stifling to me. It conjures up images of a parent in the face of a teen lecturing or criticizing, or of feeling boxed in. However, the opposite it true. Here are some definitions of BOUNDARIES: Continue reading “Building Lasting Relationships: Exploring Boundaries and Limits”
Posted in Communication | Tagged Boundaries, Limits, Parenting |
By Elaine on July 5, 2010
Self care is the key to inner peace
Ahhhh!
As a Holistic Stress Management Instructor and coach, I advocate SELF CARE as being the key to inner peace. You might be thinking,”I don’t have time for self care everyday”, “I already have a full schedule”, or, “30 minutes for myself each day sounds preposterous!”. I can understand. Most of us hit the ground running in the morning and don’t quit until late in the evening. We are busy reacting to the daily routine of things that have to get done- cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, bill paying, car pooling, being a nurse, Mom and spouse are all tiring. I get it!
Continue reading “Coping Skills: Self Care is NOT Selfish!”
Posted in Coping Skills | Tagged Calm, Committment, Coping Skills, Integrity, Meditation, Parents, Peace, Peace-of-Mind, Relaxation, Self-care, Spirituality, Stress-Management, Teens |
By Elaine on February 1, 2010
Today, I am Talking about the Dreaded issue of Lecturing
I can't hear you!
I am always curious to know what is going through your minds as you read these articles. I tend to give you bullet points of info (to stay away from being controversial as much as possible). When I write the newsletter, I think, WOW, I reflect back on raising my boys and think, I really missed the boat on some of these issues, and sometimes I think, I was right on the money. Wherever you may be- remember, there is NO judging, just support, understanding and objectivity from my end…I’m YOUR coach. By the way, let me know if there is a topic that you would like to be covered; sometimes I have them in the archived section as well.
Continue reading “Communication: The Lecture Today is Negotiation, Compromise and Discussion”
Posted in Communication | Tagged Communication, Compromise, Discussion, Lecture, Listen, Negotiation, Parents, Teens |
By Elaine on September 28, 2009
I have talked a lot about communication.
Listen to US!
Chances are, you have had an opportunity to hear one of my communications teleseminars (parts 1 and 2). Communication is the heat and soul of Peace of Mind Parenting. Each step builds on the other, but, without good communication, the other steps get cloudy. Today, I would like to take a look at what the teens are telling us, to take some stock in their advice from the way they hear us communicate to them. This information is from one of my favorite book resources: Positive Discipline: Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott, 2nd Edition, Three Rivers press, New York.
Continue reading “Teens Advice for Improving Communication”
Posted in Communication | Tagged Communication, Compromise, Discussion, Honesty, Improving, Negotiation, Parents, Respect, Teens |
By Elaine on February 5, 2011
Posted in Coping Skills | Tagged affirmation, Beliefs, Coaching, Coping Skills, examples, inner self, Parenting, quotes, Self-care, Teens |
By Elaine on February 5, 2011
Posted in Coping Skills | Tagged affirmation, Beliefs, choice, Coaching, Coping Skills, examples, Parenting, Parents, quotes, Self-care, Spirituality, Stress-Management |
By Elaine on February 5, 2011
Posted in Coping Skills | Tagged affirmations, Awareness, beleifs, Beliefs, Coaching, Coping Skills, dreams, Love, Parenting, Peace, Peace-of-Mind, Self-care, Spirituality, Stress-Management |
By Elaine on January 19, 2011
Posted in Discipline, Parenting Tips | Tagged Behavior Contracts, Boundaries, Clarification, Committment, Compromise, Consequences, Consistent, Discipline, Negotiation, Parents, Peace-of-Mind, Relationships, Respect, Teens, Trust |
By Elaine on January 18, 2011
Posted in Discipline, Parenting Tips | Tagged Behavior Contracts, Beliefs, Boundaries, Communication, Compromise, Consequences, Discipline, Discussion, Negotiation, Teens |
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