Communication

In the workplace, at public gatherings and at social events, meeting people who have a hearing impairment of greater or lesser degree has become a much more frequent occasion than in times past. Especially in the workplace, at least where…
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Writing and speaking are two forms of communication but they can express very different things. Sometimes, it can be difficult to think on your feet and to talk in public whereas if you are writing you may be able to…
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What are some of the myriad of reasons, why we should listen to our elderly relatives? Guidance, advice, precautionary measures and some good gossip, may be some of the reasons that we should listen to our elderly relatives. While listening…
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It is not unusual for one to feel the urge to communicate with estranged family members, but finding an effective way to reconnect can be challenging. Whether you want to reestablish ties simply to share important medical histories/conditions, or you…
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Text messaging was intended to be a good thing. However, it has contributed to a number of socially debilitating traits, particularly as far as today’s youth are concerned. Everything from poor spelling and grammar, to the destruction of face-to-face relationships,…
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In life, you are socialized to go to considerable lengths to de-escalate situations and avoid confrontation. In public, you do this to keep the peace with those you will likely never see again. In private, however, de-escalation may not be a good permanent…
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Teenagers…what can you say?  When you were a teen, you felt that your parents were totally out of touch, your younger siblings were born to annoy you, and your attitude was completely reasonable.  Now, you have your own and the…
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Human society seems to have been built on the fear of ridicule and being put to shame or discredited. Public support is so important that – no matter how strong or rich one may be – nothing can be accomplished…
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The relationship between parents and teens can be filled with stress, tension, and a variety of conflicts.  Teens are at a stage in their lives when they are pulling away from their parents in search of independence, while the parents…
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1. Making her feel like she isn’t important. Although you may not always see the importance in what your daughter is saying, it is very important to her.  Brushing off what she says; being critical or opinionated about it will eventually…
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Are you someone who likes to make his or her voice heard? You just need to put a little effort into it while going about it the right way. By continuing to read this article, you will learn some of…
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The teenage years are one of the most difficult of times for both parent and child, so the need to keep the lines of communication open is crucial. It can make all the difference to the construction or collapse of…
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Communicating with your parents isn’t always easy.  As a matter of fact, it can seem like ‘Mission Impossible’.  So, what can you do to bridge the gap? Talking to your parents can be a lot easier if you use the…
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Communicating with teenagers has had a huge stigma placed on it. From parenting magazines to sitcom’s they all paint dealing with teenagers as agonizing battles of the wills.  The problem lies in most teenagers thinking they know everything about the world…
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Cyber Communication: Progress or Problem? Cyber Communication, LOL. It’s not something that we think about everyday. So is it progress in the making or a growing problem? It started out with the telephone, now we have an electronic device called…
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Cell phones ringing. Tires screeching. Music blaring. Children laughing. Birds chirping. Dogs barking. In our world, there are noises everywhere. At work, on the street., at the mall, in a coffee shop, even (maybe especially) at home! And when you’re…
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Effective communications is the core underlying element in strong, happy families. It is the essence of healthy relationships and the golden key to enriching one’s family life. Effective communications spring from family member’s mutual desire to help each other and…
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Relationships are difficult especially for an adolescent, and it is difficult for parents to talk to their teenager about sex, love, and relationships. Research shows that fifty percent of parents of teenagers of eighth through eleventh graders are unaware that…
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When it comes to communicating with people, it can become a hassle to try and get your point across. Maybe you are shy, or maybe you feel like speaking up is just going to annoy people. Whatever it is, it…
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As a teen daughter, I can honestly say that my mom drives me crazy.  It’s the little things that she does to drive me up the wall.   She’s always comparing my life to her own teenage life. “When I…
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Children come in all different temperaments.  At times it seems that our influences as parents have nothing to do with the type of children we produce.  One child may be calm and passive while his brother is strong-willed and aggressive. …
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A mother is more caring because she was raised by her mother. A mother’s bond with her child starts in the womb. When she sits there while rubbing her belly she swears a vow to protect and to love this…
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There are many parents these days including myself who are overly concerned about what their kids are eating and that is justified as proper nutrition is one of the keys to living a long and healthy life. The one thing…
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When trying to handle conflict with your teenager probably the most important thing to always remember is that you went through this stage yourself at one time when you were growing up and so it would be wise to try…
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In the most practical sense, forgiveness is progress. Holding on to anger and hurt does not allow one to move on with life. Think of it in terms of how many think of trust. If humans never trusted one another,…
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For me communication with my father is, and always has been easier. I guess you could say I’m a daddy’s girl. Growing up, it was hard to talk to either of my parents. Neither of them seemed to be around…
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Generally it is to the mother that we go running too for comfort. It is the mother who reads to us at night when we are children. And it is the mother who takes us out. My own father never…
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For me it was my crazy old farmer dad that I communicated best with.  But honestly it depends on the age, stage and situation.  There are so many different factors that can steer you towards or repel you from one…
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Many families have been blessed and have often taken things for granted. When it comes to those family values that are important and we want to reinforce, is that children learn to be thankful. It is important for us to…
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Parents, there is nothing wrong with picking up the phone and calling your teen. You can use the tone of your voice to your advantage and bring their world crashing down with famous words like “your grounded” and “we need…
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