Communication

There are many reasons why what you say and how you say it is important. People often do not know how to deliver a certain message to an individual or a group. The way way you communicate depends on the situation….
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Repairing a rift in any relationship can be difficult. You may be dealing with feelings of hurt, resentment, depression, and even some left over anger. So, how do you reconnect with an estranged family member? Be emotionally prepared When preparing…
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What is conflict? You hear conflict and  immediately you think of opposing forces or something struggling  against something and you try to avoid it at all costs. Consequently, with such notions, how can you incorporate conflict into your daily life and make it work…
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Almost everyone has had the experience of receiving a gift they wish the giver had left at the store. Suppose, however, you find yourself on the other side of the fence. How should you respond if you’re the one giving…
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Everyone has been in a situation where they were uncomfortable with the direction a conversation was moving. It can happen in all facets of life. It may be a politically incorrect conversation in the workplace. It could be a touchy…
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Practiced and well rehearsed deception, and the ability to detect that very deception, are true art forms. Liars are far more successful than anyone cares to guess. Your ability to detect deception depends almost entirely on your willingness to go…
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The first two years of an infant’s life is both amazing and fascinating, with regards to the rate of physical motor growth as well as psychological and mental growth expansion of the brain. The reproductive cells consist of 23 pairs…
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Although most parents strive to teach their children proper manners and values, sometimes children can act out on their own as part their perceived way to attain independence. It may seem difficult to try to correct your child’s manners if…
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Marriage is not easy by anyone’s account. But it can be a very fulfilling partnership, as long as some of the kinks are worked out along the way. Key to a successful marriage is clear communication. Compromise and acceptance also…
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Most teens deal with body issues. As they watch their favorite celebrities strut their stuff on the red carpet, or as they watch movies and television shows showing “perfect” bodies, teens feel like they have to measure the beauty of…
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Women ask questions of men for different reasons. Some women ask direct questions, seemingly designed to unravel the core of a man, while others simply ask questions to pass time or make conversation. The reasons for a woman’s questions vary,…
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A teen is not always aware that teens need to control their spending. Of course, there are exceptions. For example, a teen with parents who actively practice financial planning is likely to be more money conscious. A teen with personal…
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The dictionary’s gives this definition of vulnerable. It says the following; “susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm: we were in a vulnerable position. Small fish are vulnerable to predators. How much sense does it make to make yourself…
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Death is a natural part of life and experiencing the death of a grandparent is difficult for you and your children as well. Dealing with your own grief and explaining the loss of a grandparent to a child can be…
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It’s no secret that men and women express love differently. But, the way that men express their emotions can often be confusing to a woman. Women are more outgoing in their display of affection, while men tend to hold their…
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My perspective of communicating with either parent would be solely based on the type of relationship you develop with your children. I talk with my parents, but as with every child, there are some things that you may not feel…
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It’s very easy in an argument to get off track, to get mad and say some rude or hurtful things. Don’t fall into that trap! Don’t let the movies fool you: You’re not going to convince anyone you argue with…
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Some women are notoriously non-assertive in their interactions with others. When a woman does attempt to assert herself, especially in the workplace, she is often accused of being controlling, domineering and a bully. The goal is not to be aggressive,…
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Nowadays, young people especially teenagers seek their friends and other acquaintances in times of difficulties and problems instead of their parents or family. Sometimes, teenagers become at risk by involving themselves in dangerous activities such as engaging in alcoholic parties,…
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In some ways it’s difficult watching your children grow.  Being a parent is one of the most frustrating, hardest and wonderful jobs on the planet. It’s ironic that often when they round the bend into their teen years parents feel…
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I believe you always get what you ask out of life. If you ask for chivalry, people will be chivalrous toward you. How can men in our society learn chivalry if they are not taught? Women act in one moment…
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No matter how old she gets, your daughter will always be your baby girl in your eyes. It can be impossible to separate the images of holding her at birth from the images of her getting into some boy’s car…
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I hear the anger in the boy’s voice. It gets stronger, it seems, week by week. What could I tell this mom to help her child deal with anger? I hear the mistakes because I live in an apartment right…
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Having a learning disability can be frustrating enough for the person who has it, but when you have to try and explain it to other people it can be an absolute nightmare and exhausting. In today’s age with the internet…
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Forms of communication have progressed a long way in the last few decades with the arrival of text messages and emails to the general public. Text messages, in particular, are a quick and convenient way to send a message to…
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Effective communication has two components: Speaking and listening. Seldom is one accused of not speaking enough, but it is not unusual to hear the lament, “You are not listening!” There is nothing more frustrating than to be perceived as not…
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Trying to communicate with shy teenagers often presents a challenge for parents, family members and friends, as well as teachers. Being shy teenagers is never easy for them either, as there can be trying, frustrating and embarrassing situations. Effective communication…
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A shy teenager has not yet found their place in life. They are at an age when everything is new and possibly happening too quickly. It’s not a parental flaw that a child turns out to be shy. However parents…
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Disagreements are an unavoidable part of life. If two people on this planet thought exactly alike and never disagreed it would constitute a miracle. Therefore, it is important to learn how to disagree respectfully. It is not necessary to be…
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An apology is used to signify that you feel regret over of a mistake in relation to how it affected someone else. However, people are sometimes to quick to apologize, and there are important things to consider before making that…
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