"This classic book is a wonderful parental companion that can be read a few pages at a time. Inspirational stories and research nurture the parent into an empathic embrace of her child.
Nonviolent Communication
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"It has been my experience, whether we are communicating with children or adults, that when we see the difference between these two objectives, and we are consciously not trying to get a person to do what we want, but trying to create a quality of mu |
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"We say things like “I don’t have time for that,” or “I’m running out of time,” or “I never have the time to do what’s most important to me,” or “I never have time for me.” These beliefs about the scarcity of time can stimulate feelings of... read more |
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"On the journey of peaceful parenting, how we communicate and what we communicate with our children is important. |
"Human beings are wired to resist being told what to do or bossed around outside of the context of attachment. This is actually a very good thing. |
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"According to Damour, the most powerful force for good in a teenager’s life is a “caring, working relationship with at least one loving adult.” Within that context, adults can offer teenagers empathy, grounded perspective and a vote of confidence as |
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" But then I consider what kind of young man he is going to become, with all the love and sweetness he possesses and I know it’ll be a beautiful thing. Honestly, there’s not even one part of me that wants to “toughen him up.”" |
Making time to share time and interests with your child refills the love-tank and lets you bounce back after struggles. Small moments in every day, every week, keep us connected. |
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